The soil contained minute quantities of uranium.
The soil contained minute quantities of uranium.
English
uranium
jʊˈɹeɪniəm, jʊˈreɪ.ni.əm, jʊˈreɪniəm
Meaning: a heavy radioactive metallic element
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Example sentences
Uranium is used as a fuel in nuclear reactors.
Uranium is used as a fuel in nuclear reactors.
Usage Notes
A chemical element (symbol U) used primarily in nuclear power plants and weapons due to its radioactive properties.
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