plutonium
noun/pluˈtoʊniəm/
Frequency rank: #10,206 most common English word
Meaning
A radioactive metallic element used as fuel in nuclear reactors and in nuclear weapons.
Example sentence
Scientists handle plutonium with extreme caution because of its radioactivity and toxicity.
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