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cesium

Pronunciation:  'seezeeum

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Matching Terms:  cesium 137, cesium chloride

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 Definition: [n]  a soft silver-white ductile metallic element (liquid at normal temperatures); the most electropositive and alkaline metal
 
 Synonyms: atomic number 55, caesium, Cs
 
 See Also: cesium 137, metal, metallic element, pollucite

 

 

Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: A radioactive isotope used for continuous internal radiotherapy.
 
Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: A radioactive alkaline (basic) metal element that becomes liquid at slightly above room temperature; it reacts violently with both water and oxygen, as well as with other substances.
 

 

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