transuranic

/ ˌtrænzjʊˈrænɪk; trænzjʊˈreɪnɪəm; ˌtrænzjʊˈreɪnɪən /

adjective

1. (of an element) having an atomic number greater than that of uranium
2. of, relating to, or having the behaviour of transuranic elements

transuranic

/ trăns′y-răn′ĭk,-rā′nĭk /

1. Having an atomic number greater than 92.

Word History and Origins

Origin of transuranic¹

C20: from trans- + uranic , from uranium

Example Sentences

It has been licensed previously to take what is known as transuranic waste, or waste generated by the nation’s nuclear weapons program that is contaminated with radioactive elements heavier than uranium.

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Currently, it’s licensed to take what is known as transuranic waste, or waste generated by the nation’s nuclear weapons program that is contaminated with radioactive elements heavier than uranium.

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Currently, the subterranean landfill carved out of an ancient salt formation is licensed to take transuranic waste, or waste generated by the nation’s nuclear weapons program that is contaminated with radioactive elements heavier than uranium.

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Currently, the repository is licensed to take what is known as transuranic waste, or waste generated by the nation’s nuclear weapons program that is contaminated with radioactive elements heavier than uranium.

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That includes about 40,000 barrels of transuranic waste composed of work clothing, rags, machine parts and tools contaminated with plutonium and other radioactive elements.

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