How to Pronounce "californium"
word
ˌkælɪˈfɔːniəm
kal-uh-FOR-nee-um
kˌælɪfˈɔːniəm
kal-if-AW-nee-um
Definition
Californium is a rare, radioactive chemical element with the symbol Cf. It is created in laboratories and used mainly in scientific research and some industrial applications.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkælɪˈfɔːniəm
British English
kˌælɪfˈɔːniəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kal-uh-FOR-nee-um
UK
kal-if-AW-nee-um
Listen in Context
Californium is a radioactive element.
Scientists make californium in laboratories.
Californium has the symbol Cf.
Because californium is so rare, it's very expensive to produce.