transuranic element
[ trans-yoo-ran-ik, tranz-, trans-, tranz- ]
/ ˈtræns yʊˈræn ɪk, ˈtrænz-, ˌtræns-, ˌtrænz- /
noun Chemistry, Physics.
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.
Also
trans·u·ra·ni·um el·ement
[trans-yoo-rey-nee-uh m, tranz-] /ˌtræns yʊˈreɪ ni əm, ˌtrænz-/.
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Example sentences from the Web for transuranic
Its basis is a transuranic element, which is, however, only slightly radioactive.
The Year When Stardust Fell |Raymond F. Jones
British Dictionary definitions for transuranic
transuranic
transuranian (ˌtrænzjʊˈreɪnɪən) or transuranium (trænzjʊˈreɪnɪəm)
/ (ˌtrænzjʊˈrænɪk) /
adjective
(of an element) having an atomic number greater than that of uranium
of, relating to, or having the behaviour of transuranic elements
Word Origin for transuranic
C20: from
trans- +
uranic, from
uranium
Scientific definitions for transuranic
transuranic
[ trăns′yu-răn′ĭk, -rā′nĭk ]
Having an atomic number greater than 92.