neptunium
IPA: nɛptˈuniʌm
noun
- The transuranic chemical element with atomic number 93 and symbol Np.
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Examples of "neptunium" in Sentences
- Neptunium is a radioactive element that was first discovered in 1940
- Scientists have studied neptunium as a potential fuel for nuclear reactors
- The atomic number of neptunium is 93, making it a heavy metal
- Neptunium is a transuranic element, meaning it has an atomic number higher than uranium
- Due to its radioactive nature, neptunium must be handled with care in laboratory settings
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