Astatine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈastətiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Astatine is a noun meaning A highly radioactive chemical element (symbol At), one of the halogens, with atomic number 85.
Meaning
A highly radioactive chemical element (symbol At), one of the halogens, with atomic number 85.
Example Sentences
Astatine, for instance, is practically unstudied. It has a name and a place on the periodic table (next to Marie Curie's polonium), but almost nothing else.
Word Forms
- astatines
Synonyms for astatine
Depending on context, synonyms include alabamine, anglohelvetium.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include astatate, helvetium, anglohelvetium, actinium, alabamine, arsenic.
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