hassium

Definition

An artificially-produced transuranic chemical element (symbol Hs) with atomic number 108.

Etymology

From Latin Hassia (“Hesse”), the location of the institute where the element was first synthesized, + -ium.

Example Sentences

• "The authors conclude that hassium may not exist in nature outside of star interiors."
• "This radioactive decay produces a hassium that lasts for several seconds."