noun
- Plural of moscovium; atoms or samples of the synthetic chemical element with atomic number 115.
Usage: chemistry; technical; Moscovium is a superheavy synthetic element officially named in 2016; the plural form is rarely used in standard contexts.
Examples
- Scientists created moscoviums in the laboratory by colliding lighter elements.
- The study of moscoviums helps researchers understand the properties of superheavy elements.
- Moscoviums decay rapidly and exist only for fractions of a second.