plutonium

/ˌpluːtəˈniəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A highly radioactive, metallic element with the atomic number 94, used in nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons.

“The nuclear plant had a stockpile of plutonium to generate electricity.”

Synonyms

  • nuclear material
  • radioactive material

Antonyms

  • non-radioactive material
  • stable element