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californium

(Cf) [kal″ĭ-for´ne-um]

a chemical element, atomic number 98, atomic weight 249. (See Appendix 6.)

cal·i·for·ni·um (Cf),

(kal'i-fōr'nē-ŭm),

An artificial transuranium element, symbol Cf, atomic no. 98, atomic wt. 251.08; half-life of ²⁵¹Cf (the most stable known isotope) is 900 years.

[California, state and university where first prepared]

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cal·i·for·ni·um

(Cf) (kal'i-fōr'nē-ŭm)

An artificial transuranium element, symbol Cf, atomic no. 98, atomic wt. 251.08.

[California, state and university where first prepared]

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California,

31st state, admitted to the United States in 1850.

California encephalitis - encephalitis caused by genus Bunyavirus; may be seen in domestic animals and rodents.

californium - man-made radioactive actinide, chemical symbol Cf, used in radiotherapy.

California Psychological Inventory Test - personality inventory with emphasis on social interaction.

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