Transuranic
[trans-yoo-ran-ik, tranz-, trans-, tranz-] /ˈtræns yʊˈræn ɪk, ˈtrænz-, ˌtræns-, ˌtrænz-/
noun, Chemistry, Physics.
1.
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.
adjective
1.
(of an element) having an atomic number greater than that of uranium
2.
of, relating to, or having the behaviour of transuranic elements
transuranic
(trāns’y-rān’ĭk, -rā’nĭk)
Having an atomic number greater than 92.
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