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actinide

Pronunciation: [ˈæk.tə.naɪd]

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Learn how to use actinide in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “chemistry”

(noun) a group of chemical elements in the periodic table that have similar properties. They are found in the bottom row of the periodic table and include elements like uranium and plutonium. Actinides are important for things like nuclear energy.

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Uranium is an actinide used in power plants to generate electricity.

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Iron is not an actinide; it's a completely different kind of element.

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Can you name two actinides that are commonly used in nuclear reactors?

How to pronounce actinide

Pronunciation: [ˈæk.tə.naɪd]

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