First Known Use: 1923
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hafnium
noun haf·ni·um \ˈhaf-nē-əm\
Definition of HAFNIUM
: a metallic element that resembles zirconium in its chemical properties, occurs especially in zirconium minerals, and readily absorbs neutrons — see element table
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Origin of HAFNIUM
New Latin, from Hafnia (Copenhagen), Denmark
HAFNIUM Defined for Kids
hafnium
noun haf·ni·um \ˈhaf-nē-əm\
Definition of HAFNIUM for Kids
: a gray metallic chemical element
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hafnium
noun haf·ni·um \ˈhaf-nē-əm\
Medical Definition of HAFNIUM
: a metallic element that resembles zirconium chemically, occurs in zirconium minerals, and readily absorbs neutrons—symbol Hf; see element table
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