Actinide

Synonyms of actinide

• actinoid
• transuranic element

Collocations of actinide

actinide series

Frequency: 80 %

The actinide series consists of elements with atomic numbers 89 to 103.

actinide metals

Frequency: 65 %

Uranium and plutonium are actinide metals used in nuclear reactors.

actinide compounds

Frequency: 60 %

Scientists study actinide compounds to understand their chemical properties.

actinide isotopes

Frequency: 50 %

Different actinide isotopes have varying levels of radioactivity.

actinide decay

Frequency: 45 %

The actinide decay process results in the emission of alpha particles.

Idiomatic Expressions for actinide

• Phrase: actinide contraction
  Meaning: refers to the decrease in atomic and ionic radii of actinide elements as their atomic number increases
  Usage: The actinide contraction phenomenon is important in understanding the chemistry of actinide elements.