island of stability

noun

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.

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nounisland of stability (plural islands of stability)

plural islands of stability

  1. nuclear physicsA 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.
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