atomic number 53 meaning

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atomic number 53 (noun): a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks).

Definition of atomic number 53

  1. a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)

    Synonyms: iodine, iodin, I

    Type of: chemical element, halogen

    Kinds: iodine-131, iodine-125

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