Chalcogen
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkælkəd͡ʒən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chalcogen is a noun meaning (inorganic chemistry) Any element of group 16 of the periodic table: oxygen, sulfur, selenium, tellurium or polonium.
Meaning
(inorganic chemistry) Any element of group 16 of the periodic table: oxygen, sulfur, selenium, tellurium or polonium.
Word Forms
- chalcogens
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chalcophile, chalcogel, chalcophanite, sulfur, sulphur, sulfer.
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