1. Plural of curium; the chemical element with atomic number 96, a radioactive actinide metal.
Usage: chemistry; scientific

Examples

• Curiums are produced in nuclear reactors and used in scientific research.
• The laboratory stored samples of curiums in shielded containers for safety.
• Curiums have a half-life measured in years, making them useful for certain applications.
• Scientists study the properties of curiums to understand actinide behavior.