Uuq (Noun)
Meaning
A radioactive transuranic element.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Scientists handling samples of Uuq in the laboratory wear special suits to prevent exposure to its highly toxic and radioactive properties.
- Due to its short half-life, Uuq has a relatively low radioactivity, making it somewhat easier to handle and store compared to other transuranic elements.
- In an attempt to slow down its radioactive decay, researchers encapsulated Uuq in a protective sheath made of an ultra-dense and chemically inert metal.
- All isotopes of Uuq decay primarily by spontaneous fission or emission of an alpha particle, both resulting in daughter isotopes of considerable stability.
- New spectroscopy equipment allows the scientific team to track even minor emissions and irregular patterns characteristic of the intricate nucleus structure in atoms of Uuq.