periodic law

Noun

Meaning

(chemistry) the principle that chemical properties of the elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Mendeleev's law frequent law occasional law recurring law alternate law regular police periodic acts

Hypernyms

law law of nature

Related terms

periodic table

Examples

The Atomic Theory and the Periodic Law have been given prominence, since their neglect unfailingly leads to obscurity and triviality. J. R. Partington

Close letter words and terms

periodic function periodic inequality periodic inventory periodic month periodic motion periodic movement