Synonyms:
plutonium, Pu, atomic_number_94
Meaning: a solid silvery grey radioactive transuranic element whose atoms can be split when bombarded with neutrons; found in minute quantities in uranium ores but is usually synthesized in nuclear reactors; 13 isotopes are known with the most important being plutonium 239
Usage examples
"That's a hell of a lot of plutonium," Blount said.
"Where's he getting the plutonium?" von Schlichten asked.
He also managed to convey King Orgzild's pleasure at having obtained the plutonium.
"I wonder if he mightn't have some idea of what else plutonium can be used for, beside generating power."