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astatine

/æˈstætaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does astatine mean?

noun

A radioactive, metallic chemical element with the symbol At and atomic number 85. It is a highly unstable halogen.

Example

"Astatine is a rare and highly radioactive element found in small amounts in uranium ores."

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