transuranic


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trans·u·ran·ic

(trăns′yo͝o-răn′ĭk, -rā′nĭk, trănz′-) also trans·u·ra·ni·um (-rā′nē-əm)
adj.
Having an atomic number greater than 92.
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transuranic

(ˌtrænzjʊˈrænɪk) ,

transuranian

or

transuranium

adj
1. (Elements & Compounds) (of an element) having an atomic number greater than that of uranium
2. (Elements & Compounds) of, relating to, or having the behaviour of transuranic elements
[C20: from trans- + uranic, from uranium]
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Adj. 1. transuranic - having an atomic number greater than 92
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