transuranic element

[trans-yoo-ran-ik, tranz-, trans-, tranz-]

trans·u·ran·ic el·e·ment

[trans-yoo-ran-ik, tranz-, trans-, tranz-]
noun Chemistry, Physics.
any element having an atomic number greater than 92, the atomic number of uranium. All such elements are radioactive and can be synthesized by bombarding a heavy element with a light particle or element.
Also, trans·u·ra·ni·um el·ement [trans-yoo-rey-nee-uhm, tranz-] .


Origin:
1930–35; trans- + uran(ium) + -ic
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Transuranic element is always a great word to know.
So is amaranth. Does it mean:
with all water removed, especially water of crystallization
a purplish-red, water-soluble powder, C20H11N2O10Na3, an azo dye used chiefly to color pharmaceuticals, food, and garments
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transuranic element

noun
any element having an atomic number greater than 92 (which is the atomic number of uranium); all are radioactive 
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