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Radioactive Element Which Is Used To Lower Cholesterol In Casualty Crossword Clue
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ASTATINE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ASTATINE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ASTATINE" which means:
- noun
- • A highly unstable radioactive element (the heaviest of the halogen series); a decay product of uranium and thorium
An example sentence would be:
- • "Scientists have only produced a few grams of astatine in the laboratory."
- • "Due to its short half-life, astatine is considered highly radioactive."
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| The Guardian Cryptic19 Dec 2012 | Down 16 | |
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