Astatizer

/ˈæstətaɪzər/ noun

Definition

A substance, agent, or piece of equipment used to astatize something or to introduce astatine into a compound.

Etymology

From 'astatize' plus the agent noun suffix '-er.' Follows English word-formation patterns for creating agent nouns.

Kelly Says

'Astatizer' is a perfect example of how chemistry creates vocabulary for processes that barely exist—it's like having a recipe for a meal no one's ever successfully cooked.

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