Actinium
/ækˈtɪniəm/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A radioactive, metallic chemical element (symbol: Ac) with an atomic number of 89; found in uranium ores. uncountable, usually
- 2 a radioactive element of the actinide series; found in uranium ores wordnet
Synonyms
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More examples"Actinium is a radioactive element."
Etymology
Borrowed from French actinium. actin- + -ium.