What is another word for polonium?
Pronunciation: [pəlˈə͡ʊni͡əm] (IPA) 
Polonium, an extremely rare and highly radioactive chemical element with the atomic number 84, possesses a number of synonyms that describe its unique characteristics. Some common synonyms for polonium include 'Astatine,' 'Radium E,' 'Daughter of Jupiter,' 'Radon- Emanation,' and 'Radium F.' While 'daughter of Jupiter' and 'radon-emanation' apparently describe the source of the element, some other synonyms indicate its chemical properties. For instance, Astatine is another highly radioactive element of the halogen family that has some characteristics in common with polonium. However, despite having synonyms indicating its numerous and somewhat hazardous properties, polonium's most famous synonym is likely to be its alternative name 'Po'.
