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plutonium

/ˌpluːtəˈniəm/ noun · British & US
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What does plutonium mean?

noun

A radioactive, metallic chemical element with the symbol Pu and atomic number 94. It is a highly toxic, silvery-white metal that is highly reactive and has a number of industrial and military applications.

Example

"The scientists were working with a small sample of plutonium in the laboratory."

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