actinoid

• Veraltetes Adjektiv mit der Bedeutung 'strahlenförmig' oder 'sternförmig', d. h. eine strahlen- oder sternartige Form oder Struktur aufweisend; im modernen Englisch selten verwendet.

An obsolete adjective meaning having a radiated form or structure, like a star or ray; rarely used in modern English.

1. Relating to the actinide seriesC2formalscientific

   Pertaining to the series of radioactive metallic elements with atomic numbers 89 through 103 (actinium through lawrencium).

   Actinoid-

   • Actinoid elements are typically found in the bottom row of the periodic table.
   • The chemical properties of actinoid compounds are complex.
   • Research on actinoid materials is important for nuclear science.

   Synonymeactinide

2. Having a radial formC2formalscientific

   Describing a shape or structure that radiates outward from a central point, like a star or a sea creature.

   strahlenförmig

   • The coral had an actinoid form, with tentacles spreading in all directions.
   • Some microscopic organisms exhibit an actinoid symmetry.
   • The artist's sculpture had an actinoid design, with arms extending from a central core.

   Synonymeradialradiateradiatingstar-shapedstellate

• Substantiv, das jedes der radioaktiven Metalle mit den Atomzahlen 89 bis 103 bezeichnet; auch Adjektiv für etwas mit strahlenförmiger Gestalt.

A noun referring to any of a series of radioactive metallic elements with atomic numbers from 89 to 103, or an adjective describing something with a radial form.

1. Radioactive element seriesC2formalscientific

   Any of a series of radioactive metallic elements with atomic numbers ranging from 89 (actinium) to 103 (lawrencium).

   Actinoid

   • Uranium and plutonium are well-known actinoids used in nuclear energy.
   • The actinoid series includes elements that are all radioactive.
   • Scientists study the chemical properties of actinoids for research purposes.

   Synonymeactinideactinide series

2. Radial formC2formalscientific

   Having a structure or form that radiates outward from a central point.

   Radialform

   • The starfish exhibits an actinoid symmetry in its body plan.
   • Certain crystals display an actinoid arrangement of their facets.
   • The artist created an actinoid pattern with lines spreading from the center.