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.
Cost of shake roofing. An installed shake roof will typically cost $6 to $9 per square foot. This translates to a range of $10,200 to $20,000 for a single-story home with a roof area of 1,700 to 2,100 square feet. Shakes are sold by the square, which is enough to cover a 10-by-10 foot area, or 100 square feet.