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transuranic element

trans·u·ran·ic el·e·ment
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trans-yoo-ran-ik, tranz-, trans-, tranz-]
    • /ˈtræns yʊˈræn ɪk, ˈtrænz-, ˌtræns-, ˌtrænz- ˈe-lə-mənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trans-yoo-ran-ik, tranz-, trans-, tranz-]
    • /ˈtræns yʊˈræn ɪk, ˈtrænz-, ˌtræns-, ˌtrænz- ˈe-lə-mənt/

Definition of transuranic element words

  • noun transuranic element 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. 1

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Origin of transuranic element

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; trans- + uran(ium) + -ic

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transuranic element popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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