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actinium

/ækˈtɪniəm/ noun · British & US
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What does actinium mean?

noun

A radioactive, metallic element with the symbol Ac and atomic number 89. It is a member of the actinide series and is used in nuclear reactors and medical applications.

Example

"The scientist studied the properties of actinium in the laboratory."

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