English Explanatory Dictionary

island of stability

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A grouping of isotopes of some transuranic elements that are predicted to be more stable than others due to having filled shells of protons and neutrons.

Word forms

island of stability islands of stability

Related words

island of inversion sea of instability continent of stability
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