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    Plutonio (en. Plutonium)

    /pluˈtonio/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Chemical element of the actinide series.
    Plutonium is used in the manufacture of nuclear reactors.
    El plutonio se utiliza en la fabricación de reactores nucleares.
    Radioactive element that can be hazardous to health.
    Precautions must be taken when handling plutonium due to its toxicity.
    Se deben tomar precauciones al manejar plutonio debido a su toxicidad.
    Material used in nuclear weapons.
    Plutonium is an essential component in atomic bombs.
    El plutonio es un componente esencial en las bombas atómicas.

    Etymology

    The name plutonium comes from the planet Pluto, since it was discovered after Uranus and Neptune.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    enriched plutonium
    Plutonium that has been processed to increase the concentration of isotope 239.
    plutonio enriquecido
    plutonium reactor
    Type of nuclear reactor that uses plutonium as fuel.
    reactor de plutonio
    plutonium bomb
    Explosive device that uses plutonium as fissile material.
    bomba de plutonio

    Related Words

    uranium
    Radioactive chemical element used as fuel in nuclear reactors.
    uranio
    radioactivity
    Property of certain atomic nuclei to emit radiation.
    radioactividad
    nuclear fission
    Process in which atomic nuclei split, releasing energy.
    fisión nuclear

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to something very powerful or dangerous.
    That party was full of plutonium; it was amazing!
    Esa fiesta estaba llena de plutonio, ¡fue increíble!
    Symbolizes something very valuable or rare.
    That jewel is like plutonium, very hard to find.
    Esa joya es como plutonio, muy difícil de encontrar.