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chalcogen

/ˈtʃælkədʒɛn/ noun · British & US
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What does chalcogen mean?

noun

A chemical element in group 16 of the periodic table, including oxygen, sulfur, selenium, tellurium, and polonium.

Example

"The chalcogens are a group of elements that are known for their ability to form compounds with metals."

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