English word -ium comes from Latin -um
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -um | Latin (lat) | |
| -ium | English (eng) | (by extension, humorous) Appended to common words to create scientific-sounding or humorous-sounding fictional substance names.. (chemistry) Used to form the names of metal elements, after the style of early-named elements, as well as the isotopes of hydrogen.. (chemistry) Used to form the temporary systematic element name of a metallic or nonmetallic element which is postulated to exist, or [...] |