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polonium

/pɒləˈniəm/ noun · British & US
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What does polonium mean?

noun

A highly radioactive, metallic element with the symbol Po and atomic number 84. It is a member of the chalcogen group and is one of the rarest naturally occurring elements.

Example

"The scientist handled the polonium with caution due to its highly radioactive properties."

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