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Etymology of the English word thorium

the English word thorium
derived from the Old Norse word thorr
derived from the New Latin word thorium
using the Latin suffix -ium
derived from the New Latin word thor

Date

The earliest known usage of thorium in English dates from the 19th century.

Derivations in English

thoron, thoria, thorite

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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