uranium
UK/ju'reiniәm/US
B1
Definitions
n.
A heavy, radioactive silvery-grey metallic element with atomic number 92, symbol U, used as nuclear fuel.
铀（化学元素，符号U，原子序数92）
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveduranroot
+
iumsuffix
=uranium
Common Collocations
- 1.uranium fuel铀燃料
- 2.enriched uranium浓缩铀
Example Sentences
- 1.
Uranium is a radioactive element that is used as fuel in nuclear power plants.
- 2.
The enrichment of uranium requires sophisticated technology and is strictly regulated internationally.