Definitions

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  • noun The systematic element name for the chemical element with atomic number 118 (symbol Uuo).

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[Latin ūnus, one; see oi-no- in Indo-European roots + Latin ūnus + Latin oct(ō)-, octo- + –ium (in reference to its atomic number).]

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Examples

  • Not only was it a mass of dough, but whatever substances were gurgling away inside the hermetically sealed crust were undergoing some sort of subatomic reaction that resulted in compounds heavier than the as-of-yet undiscovered, unnamed element 118 aka ununoctium.

    Frankie & Johnnie's - Pizza is Like Sex, Calzones are Like... 2006

  • Not only was it a mass of dough, but whatever substances were gurgling away inside the hermetically sealed crust were undergoing some sort of subatomic reaction that resulted in compounds heavier than the as-of-yet undiscovered, unnamed element 118 aka ununoctium.

    Archive 2006-04-01 2006

  • To create a story for each element, from hydrogen to ununoctium, Swanwick tried everything.

    Book Watch Andrew 2005

  • To create a story for each element, from hydrogen to ununoctium, Swanwick tried everything.

    Archive 2005-09-01 Andrew 2005

  • The 118 chemical elements, from hydrogen to ununoctium, came alive in vivid images that could be rotated with a swipe of the finger.

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010

  • Description: Periodic table knowledge base of chemical elements, from hydrogen to ununoctium, with video demonstrations from internationally renowned chemist, Professor Martyn.

    Inside Google Desktop 2009

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    November 26, 2007