Apr 4, 2019 · Belenus (m) — Celtic, prob. “bright”; Gaulish solar god, equated with Apollo; + Llywelyn (m) is a Welsh compound name derived of the names of Belenus and the god Lugus (see below). …

Jul 30, 2021 · The original source for the names of elementals, Paracelsus, already gave some synonyms: Their abode is of four kinds, namely, according to the four elements: one in the water, …

Oct 21, 2022 · Most of the other element names (Ferro, Zolfo, Argento, Oro, etc.) resemble the root word in Latin, but Rame is completely different from Latin cuprum which always struck me as odd.

Primarily because of my interests in toxicology and lead happens to be one of the most toxic element on the periodic table. I also find that it has/had a lot cool and interesting uses both in past and present.

2.2K votes, 434 comments. ""IUPAC has now initiated the process of formalizing names and symbols for these elements temporarily named as ununtrium…

Nov 27, 2023 · However, due to the mechanics of the game, I'd like each element to start with a different letter alphabetically. 'Electric' overlaps with Earth, and 'Lightning' overlaps with Light.

The element's name was pretty well undisputed at the time of its discovery, while the planet's name continued to be a matter of debate for some time (the last official holdout for Georgium Sidus, the …

Oct 4, 2016 · Looking for names based on or derived from elements (periodic table rather than traditional elements). Just for fun. I'm thinking that with all the elements and their symbols (for …

Dec 21, 2019 · 632 votes, 27 comments. 235K subscribers in the etymology community. Discussing the origins of words and phrases, in English or any other language.

I made this guide explaining why some element symbols don't match up with their names 5.3K Sort by: Best Open comment sort options