actinium-bearing
|ac-tin-i-um-bear-ing|
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/ækˈtɪniəm ˈbɛrɪŋ/
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/ækˈtɪniəm ˈbɛərɪŋ/
containing actinium
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinium' originates from the Greek word 'aktinos,' meaning 'ray,' due to its radioactive properties. 'Bearing' comes from Old English 'beran,' meaning 'to carry.'
Historical Evolution
'Actinium' was discovered in 1899 and named for its radioactive properties. 'Bearing' has been used in English since the 12th century to denote carrying or containing something.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'actinium' referred to the element itself, but in compounds like 'actinium-bearing,' it denotes the presence of actinium.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing or yielding actinium.
The mineral was found to be actinium-bearing.
Synonyms
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