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transuranic Definition

trans·uranic (trans′yo̵̅o̅ ran′ik, tranz′-)

adjective

designating or of the elements having atomic numbers higher than that of uranium and usually produced by nuclear bombardment, as plutonium

transuranic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • element: High Level Wastes Extremely radioactive fission products in spent nuclear fuel and transuranic elements.