actinouranium

ac·tin·o·u·ra·ni·um

 (ăk-tĭn′ō-yo͝o-rā′nē-əm, ăk′tə-nō-)

n.

The isotope of uranium with mass number 235, fissionable with slow neutrons.

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[actin(ium) + uranium.]

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actinouranium

(ˌæktɪnəʊjʊˈreɪnɪəm)

n

(Elements & Compounds) the isotope of uranium that has a mass number of 235

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uranium 235

n.

the radioactive uranium isotope having a mass number of 235 and that undergoes fission with a release of energy when bombarded with neutrons.

[1935–40]

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