PROTACTINIUM
\pɹˌə͡ʊtɐktˈɪni͡əm], \pɹˌəʊtɐktˈɪniəm], \p_ɹ_ˌəʊ_t_ɐ_k_t_ˈɪ_n_iə_m]\
Definitions of PROTACTINIUM
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a short-lived radioactive metallic element formed from uranium and disintegrating into actinium and then into lead
By Princeton University
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