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transuranic element

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trans⋅u⋅ran⋅ic el⋅e⋅ment

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

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