actinoid


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ac·ti·noid

 (ăk′tə-noid′)
n.
See actinide.
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actinoid

(ˈæktɪˌnɔɪd)
adj
(Zoology) having a radiate form, as a sea anemone or starfish
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Noun1.actinoid - any of a series of radioactive elements with atomic numbers 89 through 103actinoid - any of a series of radioactive elements with atomic numbers 89 through 103
actinide, actinon
group, grouping - any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
Adj.1.actinoid - having a radial formactinoid - having a radial form; "starfish are actinoid--that is, they are radially symmetrical"
actinomorphic, actinomorphous - capable of division into symmetrical halves by any longitudinal plane passing through the axis
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Translations
Actinoid
attinoide
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