Radium

/ˈɹeɪ.dɪ.əm/ noun verb

The chemical element (symbol Ra) with an atomic number of 88. It is a soft, shiny and silvery radioactive alkaline earth metal.

What it means

  1. (noun) The chemical element (symbol Ra) with an atomic number of 88. It is a soft, shiny and silvery radioactive alkaline earth metal.
  2. (noun) A type of cloth woven from silk or synthetic yarn, often with a shiny appearance.
  3. (verb) To treat (a tumour, etc.) with radium.

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Letter analysis

  • Radium contains 6 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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What does Radium mean?

The chemical element (symbol Ra) with an atomic number of 88. It is a soft, shiny and silvery radioactive alkaline earth metal.

How many letters are in Radium?

Radium has 6 letters.

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