uranium
The element with atomic number 92 and symbol UThe element with atomic number 92 and symbol U. A radioactive silvery-grey metal in the actinide series.
» Uranium is used in the production of nuclear power.
Uran wird für die Erzeugung von Kernkraft genutzt.
Уран используется в производстве ядерной энергии.
Уран використовується у виробництві ядерної енергії.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The element with atomic number 92 and symbol U. A radioactive silvery-grey metal in the actinide series.
The element with atomic number 92 and symbol U. A radioactive silvery-grey metal in the actinide series.
(countable)An atom of this element.
Uran
ура́нurán
ура́нurán
- a heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element; occurs in many isotopes; used for nuclear fuels and nuclear weapons
Examples
21 sentencesUranium is used in the production of nuclear power.
Уран використовується у виробництві ядерної енергії.
ruУран используется в производстве ядерной энергии.
deUran wird für die Erzeugung von Kernkraft genutzt.
The atomic number of uranium is 92.
ruПорядковый номер урана - 92.
Nuclear bombs are made from uranium or plutonium.
ruАтомные бомбы делают из урана или плутония.
There will be an upswing in the uranium market.
We need to preserve democracy even with depleted uranium bombs.
ruНам нужно сохранить демократию, пусть даже с помощью обеднённых ураном бомб.
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Forms
plural: uraniumsSynonyms
2 synonyms- a heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element; occurs in many isotopes; used for nuclear fuels and nuclear weapons:Uatomic number 92
Word family
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2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable