# periodic table

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk ˈteɪb(ə)l/

## Definitions
1. A tabular chart of the chemical elements according to their atomic numbers so that elements with similar properties are in the same group (column).

## Etymology
The table is termed “periodic” because it follows the periodic law – when chemical elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number, elements with similar properties recur at intervals.

## Source
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