thorium

🇺🇸 /ˈθɔːriəm/ 🇬🇧 /ˈθɔːriəm/
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A radioactive metal element used in nuclear power.

Scientists are studying thorium as a potential alternative to uranium in nuclear reactors.

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n. A radioactive metal element used in nuclear power.

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Plural thoriums