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actinium Definition


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actinium
noun
    1. chem.
      (symbol Ac, atomic number 89) a silvery-white radioactive metal found in uranium ores, used as a source of alpha particles.
Etymology: 19c: from Greek aktis ray (from its being radioactive).



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