Meaning of the word "the periodic table" in English
What does "the periodic table" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the periodic table
US /ðə ˌpɪriˌɑːdɪk ˈteɪbl/
UK /ðə ˌpɪriˌɑːdɪk ˈteɪbl/
Noun
1.
a table of the chemical elements arranged in order of atomic number, usually in rows, so that elements with similar atomic structure (and hence similar chemical properties) appear in vertical columns.
Example:
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Students learned about the properties of elements using the periodic table.
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Each element on the periodic table has a unique atomic number.
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