ASTATINE

astatine, At, atomic number

(noun) a highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

astatine (countable and uncountable, plural astatines)

A highly radioactive chemical element (symbol At), one of the halogens, with atomic number 85.

Synonyms: alabamine (proposed name), anglo-helvetium (formerly)

Anagrams

• Tánaiste, in a state, sanitate

Source: Wiktionary



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