Definition: Usually, the actinides are considered to be elements 90 (thorium) through 103 (lawrencium). Otherwise, the actinides are defined according to their common properties.
Examples:
thorium, uranium, plutonium
Actinides Definition - Chemistry Glossary Definition of Actinides
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