ununhexium

[uhn-uhn-hek-see-uhm]

noun

Chemistry.

1. former name of livermorium. Uuh

ununhexium

1. See element 116

Word History and Origins

Origin of ununhexium¹

From Latin ūn(us) “one” + Latin ūn(us) “one” + Greek héx “six” + New Latin -ium; one ( def. ), six, -ium

Example Sentences

They have temporarily been named ununquadium and ununhexium, but final names are yet to be decided.It's mascot.

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The new elements have temporary titles of ununquadium and ununhexium, but final names have yet to be settled on.

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