transuranic element
[ trans-yoo-ran-ik, tranz-, trans-, tranz- ]
nounChemistry, 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.: See also transactinide element.
Origin of transuranic element
1- Also trans·u·ra·ni·um el·ement [trans-yoo-rey-nee-uhm, tranz-]. /ˌtræns yʊˈreɪ ni əm, ˌtrænz-/.
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How to use transuranic element in a sentence
Its basis is a transuranic element, which is, however, only slightly radioactive.
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