actiniferous
|ac-ti-nif-er-ous|
C2
/ˌæk.tɪˈnɪf.ər.əs/
actinium-bearing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actiniferous' originates from the combination of 'actinium' and the suffix '-ferous', where 'actinium' is a chemical element and '-ferous' means 'bearing' or 'producing'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'actiniferous' was coined in the early 20th century to describe materials containing actinium.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bearing actinium', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing or producing actinium.
The mineral was found to be actiniferous, indicating the presence of actinium.
Synonyms
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