THORIUM


Meaning of THORIUM in English

[ 'θɔ:rɪəm ]

■ noun the chemical element of atomic number 90, a white radioactive metal of the actinide series. (Symbol: Th )

Origin

C19: named after Thor , the Scandinavian god of thunder.

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