polonium

noun /pə'loʊniəm/

Definition
a radioactive metallic element that is similar to tellurium and bismuth; occurs in uranium ores but can be produced by bombarding bismuth with neutrons in a nuclear reactor
Example
The word 'polonium' is often used in everyday conversation.
Etymology
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