Transition Metal

A Transition Metal is an element from the D block of the periodic table which forms at least one ion with an incomplete d sub–shell containing at least one electron.

Used ambiguously by the WJEC to annoy students, especially Sam Jones.

Sam: 'Hey Alex, what's a transition metal?'

Alex: 'It's a D block element that forms ions with incomplete d orbitals.'

Sam 'Yeah, but the WJEC aren't really clear on their definition. It's causing a lot of confusion.'

Alex: 'That's exactly the type of shit those cunts would do!'

by GFawkes March 27, 2013

Transition Era

Also simply called the "Transition", this is the time period between the 80s and 90s, from 1989 to 1991, possibly very early 1992. This corresponds with the administration of George Bush. The Cold War was over, but the 90s had not started yet since Bill Clinton was not yet in office. Cartoons of the time period were Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (along with their live-action movies) at the height of their popularity, the Nicktoons like Dough, Ren and Stimpy,and Rugrats, Captain Planet, and the latest Super Mario brothers cartoons to name a few. USA's cartoon express was still stubbornly hanging on though. This was also when music made a change from the 80s "hair bands" to the Seattle Sound and the grunge scene. Hip hop and rap were becoming more mainstream. The fashion was somewhat of a hybrid with 80s and 90s, neon colors remaining popular. This is also the same time that The Simpsonsfull length episodes premiered on the young FOX Network.

The Transition Era was awkward for all involved due to the drastic changes that occured. This has not occured before and so far not since.

by New English December 29, 2008

Transition lens

Gaydar for trans people

Cis women with pronouns in their email signatures usually have awful transition lens

by Salmon_allegations June 7, 2023

Transition to Greatness

When you fail on an epic level and try play it off like a success.

His actions led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people so he screamed “transition to greatness” to distract the simple minded from his crimes.

by BrienneOfSnark May 12, 2020

transition word

Transition words are words and phrases that help connect ideas and sentences.

I use transition words in sentences often without noticing.

by Ya Boi Breadstick September 26, 2017

transition nut

When you cum during the transition sequence of a pornographic film or cumming while porn starts switch positions.

Man that would have been a great jerk of session if I didn't transition nut!

by Ahab2727 May 30, 2018

transition patrol

beutifull pruffencial bike

The transition patrol is so noice

by I like Turtlesssss November 16, 2022