Am (n.)

  1. a radioactive transuranic metallic element; discovered by bombarding uranium with helium atoms

    [ Syn: americium , am , atomic number 95 ]

  2. a masters degree in arts and sciences

    [ Syn: master of arts , ma , artium magister , am ]

  3. modulation of the amplitude of the (radio) carrier wave

    [ Syn: amplitude modulation , am ]

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