californium-252

noun

An isotope of californium, 25298Cf, with a half-life of 2.6 years; it is popular as a source of neutrons.

Meanings

nouncalifornium-252 (uncountable)
  1. uncountablenatural sciencesAn isotope of californium, 25298Cf, with a half-life of 2.6 years; it is popular as a source of neutrons.
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