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Noun: actinium  ak'ti-nee-um
  1. A radioactive element of the actinide series; found in uranium ores
    "Actinium-225 is being studied for use in targeted alpha therapy for cancer treatment";
    - Ac, atomic number 89

Derived forms: actiniums

Type of: chemical element, element

Part of: uranium ore

Encyclopedia: Actinium