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transuranic elements |
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transuranic elements [¦tranz·yu̇′ran·ik ′el·ə·məns] (chemistry) Elements that have atomic numbers greater than 92; all are radioactive and are products of artificial nuclear changes. Also known as transuranium elements. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| It is designed to store wastes from the Defense Department's nuclear weapons program that are contaminated with radioactive transuranic elements. Confirmed discoveries of transuranic elements now go as far as element 109. |
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