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1. (n.) plutonium
a radioactive metallic transuranic element with a fissile isotope of mass number 239 that can be produced from nonfissile uranium 238.
Etymology: (1940–45; < Gk PloútōnPluto+ -ium2)
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1. (noun) plutonium, Pu, atomic number 94
a solid silvery grey radioactive transuranic element whose atoms can be split when bombarded with neutrons; found in minute quantities in uranium ores but is usually synthesized in nuclear reactors; 13 isotopes are known with the most important being plutonium 239
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1. plutonium
Plutonium. A naturally radioactive element of the actinide metals series. It has the atomic symbol Pu, atomic number 94, and atomic weight 242. Plutonium is used as a nuclear fuel, to produce radioisotopes for research, in radionuclide batteries for pacemakers, and as the agent of fission in nuclear weapons.
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Sense: a radioactive element used in many nuclear processes.
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