遷せん移い元げん素そ

noun

transition element; transition metal

Chemistry term for elements in groups 3–12 of the periodic table. Often used interchangeably with 遷移金属 (せんいきんぞく).

• 鉄てつは遷せん移い元げん素その一ひとつです。

  Iron is one of the transition elements.

• 遷せん移い元げん素そは周しゅう期き表ひょうの中ちゅう央おうに位い置ちしています。

  Transition elements are located in the middle of the periodic table.