Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ium
Suffix
/ˈaɪəm/
Definition
A suffix used in the names of chemical elements.
Examples
- Aluminium
- Goldium (a fictional name)
- Plutonium
Meaning
The suffix ‘ium’ is often used to denote metallic elements or related substances in chemistry.
Synonyms
- Suffix for elements
- Chemical element indicator
