All of the actinides are radioactive and those above Z=92 are manmade in nuclear reactors or accelerators. The general properties of the transition elements are. 1  They are usually high melting point metals. 2  They have several oxidation states. 3  They usually form colored compounds. 4  They are often paramagnetic.
The noun SHAKE has 6 senses: 1. building material used as siding or roofing. 2. frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream. 3. a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it. 4. grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract) 5. a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement. 6. causing to move repeatedly from side to side. Familiarity information: SHAKE used as a noun is common.
Wood shingles are machine-cut and tapered for a trim, crisp appearance. By contrast, wood shakes look more rustic, as they are hand-split on one side. Each has its own specific installation requirements, but generally speaking, wood roofing is more difficult to install than some other common roof types.