periodic law

/ˌˈpɪriˌɑdɪk lɔ/
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Definitions of periodic law
  1. noun
    (chemistry) the principle that chemical properties of the elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers
    synonyms: Mendeleev's law
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    type of:
    law, law of nature
    a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature
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