# promethium

> English word · Noun · IPA /pɹoʊˈmiːθiəm/

## Definitions
1. A metallic chemical element (symbol Pm) with an atomic number of 61.

## Etymology
1945. From the name of the Greek god Prometheus, who stole the fire from Mount Olympus and brought it down to mankind + -ium.

## Source
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