americium

noun

Meaning

A synthetic, radioactive metallic element with the atomic number 95, belonging to the actinide series.

Examples

Scientists first synthesized americium in 1944 at the University of Chicago.
Most household smoke detectors contain a tiny amount of americium-241 to ionize the air.

Synonyms: element, actinide, radioisotope, synthetic element

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americium

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæməˈrɪsiəm/

Definition

A synthetic, radioactive metallic element with the atomic number 95, belonging to the actinide series.

Examples

Scientists first synthesized americium in 1944 at the University of Chicago.
Most household smoke detectors contain a tiny amount of americium-241 to ionize the air.

Synonyms of americium

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