Etymology

francium

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Today it means: The chemical element (symbol Fr) with an atomic number of 87. It is an intensely radioactive alkali metal that is not found in nature. Full definition →

French francium
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  1. French · derived fromfrancium
  2. English todayfrancium

From French francium, from France + -ium (after the native country of Marguerite Perey).

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