octium

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English

[edit]

Noun

[edit]

octium (uncountable)

  1. (chemistry) The element oxygen.

Usage notes

[edit]
  • This is the name in the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)'s Systematic Element Name system, intended for use with newly discovered elements before a regular name is bestowed.