ununpentium

Definition

The systematic element name for the chemical element with atomic number 115 (symbol Uup). The element is now named moscovium.

Etymology

Systematic element name, from un- + un- + pent- + -ium.

Example Sentences

• "“The chemistry community is eager to see its most cherished table finally being completed down to the seventh row. IUPAC has now initiated the process of formalizing names and symbols for these elements temporarily named as ununtrium, (Uut or element 113), ununpentium (Uup, element 115), ununseptium (Uus, element 117), and ununoctium (Uuo, element 118)” said Professor Jan Reedijk, President of the Inorganic Chemistry Division of IUPAC."