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(pro-tac-tin-i-um) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. a rare radioactive element found in uranium ores.

Example Sentence

Protactinium is a chemical element with the symbol Pa and atomic number 91.

More Example Sentences

It was discovered in the early 20th century.

Synonyms

radioactive element; actinide; chemical element

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