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What words have the suffix -ium?

The suffix "-ium" is commonly used to form nouns, particularly in the following categories:

1. Chemical Elements:

* Helium

* Lithium

* Beryllium

* Sodium

* Potassium

* Calcium

* Titanium

* Uranium

* Plutonium

* Radium

2. Medical and Scientific Terms:

* Auditorium

* Aquarium

* Museum

* Sanatorium

* Palladium

* Emporium

* Gymnasium

* Stadium

3. Other Nouns:

* Medium (plural: media)

* Vacuum

* Plenum

* Maximum

* Minimum

4. Adjectives:

* Aluminum (although often spelled "aluminium")

Note: While "aluminum" is often considered an adjective, it can also be a noun referring to the metal itself.

Important Considerations:

* The spelling of "-ium" can vary in some words (e.g., "aluminium").

* The suffix "-ium" often indicates a specific type of thing or place, like a substance, a place, or a container.

This is not an exhaustive list, but it gives you a good idea of the words that typically end in "-ium".

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