americium

[US]/ˈæmərɪʃiəm/
[UK]/ˌæməˈrɪʃiəm/
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Translation

n.A synthetic radioactive element, atomic number 95.; Am (chemical symbol).
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Phrases & Collocations

americium-241 detector

americium source

americium contamination

americium decay chain

americium properties

americium isotopes

americium radiation

americium health effects

Example Sentences

americium is a synthetic radioactive element.

scientists use americium in smoke detectors.

americium has various isotopes with different properties.

the study of americium involves nuclear physics and chemistry.

americium is not found naturally on earth.

handling americium requires strict safety precautions.

americium's radioactivity is used in various applications.

researchers continue to explore the properties of americium.

americium is a relatively rare element.

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