uranium

🇬🇧 UK/ju'reiniәm/🇺🇸 US
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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-derived
uranroot
+
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.

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