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actinides n
chem. aktinider
actinide ['æktɪnaɪd] n
el. actinid
environ. actinider
nucl.phys., chem. aktinid
actinide A group of 15 radioactive elements some of which occur naturally while others are produced in nuclear reactions. They include plutonium, americium and neptunium. The health hazard presented by the actinides, if they are released into the environment, comes from the potency of their radioactive characteristics. They are alpha-emitters, and therefore can cause intense localized damage in tissues if absorbed into the body ['æktɪnaɪd] n
environ. actinider
actinides: 22 phrases in 8 subjects
Chemistry3
Earth sciences7
Environment1
General5
Metallurgy1
Nuclear and fusion power1
Nuclear physics3
Physical sciences1