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polonium
noun
    1. chem.
      , atomic number 84) a rare radioactive metallic element that emits alpha particles and is used in portable radiation sources, as an energy source in satellites and for dissipating static electricity.
Etymology: 19c: Latin, from Polonia Poland, the native country of Marie Curie who discovered it.



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