Uranium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌjuːˈɹeɪniəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Uranium is a noun meaning The element with atomic number 92 and symbol U. A radioactive silvery-grey metal in the actinide series.
Meaning
The element with atomic number 92 and symbol U. A radioactive silvery-grey metal in the actinide series.
Example Sentences
The head of the UN’s nuclear watchdog says US strikes on Iran fell short of causing total damage to its nuclear program and that Tehran could restart enriching uranium “in a matter of months,” contradicting President Donald Trump’s claims the US set Tehran’s ambitions back by decades.
Word Forms
- uraniums
- urania
Synonyms for uranium
Depending on context, synonyms include u.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include u, plutonium, thorium, tritium, isotope, mine.
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