Definition

A man-made radioactive element with the atomic number 105, known for its short-lived isotopes.

Example

Scientists are studying the properties of dubnium to understand its behavior in nuclear reactions.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the element dubnium?

Yeah, I read that it's a man-made radioactive element.

Right! I think it has such a fascinating short lifespan.

Absolutely, it's interesting how scientists create elements like dubnium.

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Root Explanation

Dubnium is named after Dubna, a town in Russia where the element was first synthesized. The name reflects the location of its discovery rather than deriving from Latin, Greek, or other traditional roots.

Memory Tip

Think of Dubnium as being named after the town of Dubna in Russia, where this element was first created.

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