actinium-poor
|ac-tin-i-um-poor|
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/ækˈtɪniəm pʊr/
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/ækˈtɪniəm pɔː/
low in actinium
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinium-poor' originates from the element name 'actinium' combined with the English word 'poor,' where 'poor' meant 'lacking in quantity or quality.'
Historical Evolution
'actinium' was discovered in 1899 and the term 'actinium-poor' likely emerged in scientific contexts to describe materials with low actinium content.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lacking in actinium,' and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a substance or material that contains a low concentration of actinium.
The mineral sample was found to be actinium-poor.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 09:55