periodic table

noun

: an arrangement of chemical elements based on the periodic law
periodic table table

Examples of periodic table in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Science and Nature: Toca Lab: Elements: Introduces children to the periodic table in a fun way. Garrison Leykam, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2024 Element 120 would be the heaviest element yet made and the first on the eighth row of the periodic table. Max Springer, Scientific American, 24 July 2024 The periodic table arranges elements based on their atomic number, or the number of protons each element has in its nucleus. Michael Irving, New Atlas, 25 July 2024 While the creation of this new element may still be years away, the potential discovery promises new insights into electron shells and the periodic table, which could have far-reaching implications for nuclear physics, materials science and other fields. Max Springer, Scientific American, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for periodic table 

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Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of periodic table was in 1890

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“Periodic table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/periodic%20table. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

periodic table

noun
: an arrangement of chemical elements in order of atomic number that groups elements with common characteristics in the same area of the table

Medical Definition

periodic table

noun
: an arrangement of chemical elements based on the periodic law

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