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- [as-tuh-teen, -tin]
- /ˈæs təˌtin, -tɪn/
- /əstˈatiːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [as-tuh-teen, -tin]
- /ˈæs təˌtin, -tɪn/
Definitions of astatine word
- noun astatine a radioactive element of the halogen series: a decay product of uranium and thorium that occurs naturally in minute amounts and is artificially produced by bombarding bismuth with alpha particles. Symbol: At; atomic no: 85; half-life of most stable isotope, 210At: 8.1 hours; probable valency: 1,3,5, or 7; melting pt: 302°C; boiling pt: 337°C (est) 3
- noun astatine a radioactive chemical element, one of the halogens, formed from bismuth when it is bombarded by alpha particles: it resembles iodine in its chemical properties: symbol, At; at. no., 85 3
- noun astatine a rare element of the halogen family. Symbol: At; atomic number: 85. 1
- noun astatine The chemical element of atomic number 85, a radioactive member of the halogen group. Astatine was first produced by bombarding bismuth with alpha particles, and it occurs in traces in nature as a decay product. 1
- noun astatine A highly radioactive chemical element (symbol At), one of the halogens, with atomic number 85. 0
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Origin of astatine
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
1945-50; < Greek ástat(os) not steadfast, unstable (see astatic) + -ine2
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astatine popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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