PLUTONIUM 239
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Plutonium 239.
Plutonium 239 - as a noun
A highly fissionable isotope of plutonium that is used in atomic weapons and as a reactor fuel; produced by irradiating uranium 238 with slow electrons
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Example Sentences
"Scientists have discovered that plutonium 239 can be used in the production of nuclear weapons."
"The decay of plutonium 239 releases alpha particles."
"The manufacturing of plutonium 239 requires a complex and expensive process."
"It is highly regulated to handle and store plutonium 239 due to its radioactive nature."
"Many countries have strict regulations regarding the export and import of plutonium 239."
