Latin was one of the first languages. Many other languages have Latin roots. And Not all the elements have Latin names. Some are named after famous people and scientist. Such as Einsteinium.
the latin element lithos
its not latin its greek
An abbreviation of the elements name. Some are from their Latin words. E.g. Iron is Fe as in Latin it's ferrous.
Sometimes symbols are derived from the latin or greek name of the elements Sodium Latin: Natrium Symbol: Na
its not latin its greek
Eleven elements have names in Latin. Here they are, in ascending atomic number:Sodium (Latin: natrium)Potassium (Latin: kalium)Iron (Latin: ferrum)Copper (Latin: cuprum)Silver (Latin: argentum)Tin (Latin: stannum)Antimony (Latin: stibium)Mercury (Latin: hydragyrum)Gold (Latin: aurum)Lead (Latin: plumbum)Read more: What_elements_have_latin_names
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"Elementi" or "Principia rerum" may be Latin equivalents of "the elements" depending upon the context.Specifically, the noun "elementi" is the choice if the reference is to the elements in chemistry. The phrase "principia rerum" is the choice if the reference is to the "principals," "the main elements" of objects or things. But whatever the choice, there is no Latin equivalent of the definite article "the." So, for example, "elementi" may be translated as "elements" or "the elements" depending upon the particular context.
Usually, the abbreviations for elements are derived from the ancient Latin language. For example: Pound is abbreviated to lb, and pound in Latin is "libra."
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It depends upon the situation. If you refer to "elements" in the sense of chemistry, then the Latin equivalent is the word "elementi." Otherwise, the equivalent term in Latin is "principia rerum," which may be understood as the principals, or main elements, of objects or things.
Cu is only one element- copper. But its latin name is Cuprum.