Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eka
prefix
/ˈeɪ.kə/
Definition
A prefix used in chemistry to indicate that a specific element is one place down in the periodic table from another element.
Examples
- In the term ‘ekasilicon’, ‘eka’ indicates that silicon is one group below in the periodic table.
- The concept of ‘eka’ is important in the naming of new elements based on their periodic table relationships.
Meaning
In the context of chemistry, ‘eka’ denotes an element that is chemically similar to another element one position higher in the periodic table.
Synonyms
- None
