Synonyms for

Uranium

Verb / jɜ:ˈeɪni:ʌm / Another word for uranium — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a heavy, radioactive, metallic chemical element with the symbol U and atomic number 92

Synonyms & similar words

u atomicnumber U uranium-235 uranium-238 radioisotope radionuclide uraninite pitchblende yellowcake U-238 U-235

Common collocations

  • enriched uranium
  • depleted uranium
  • uranium ore
  • uranium mining
  • uranium enrichment
  • uranium hexafluoride
  • natural uranium

Word family

noun uranium

Usage note

Uranium is a chemical element and a heavy metal. It does not have direct antonyms or common synonyms as it refers to a specific element.

Example sentences

  1. Uranium is used as a fuel in nuclear reactors.
  2. Uranium is a very heavy metal.
  3. Uranium is radioactive and can be dangerous if not handled properly.
  4. Uranium is found in small amounts in the earth's crust.
  5. Uranium is used in the production of nuclear weapons.

Quotes

  • The discovery of nuclear reactions need not bring about the destruction of mankind any more than the discovery of matches.
  • The release of atomic energy has not created a new problem. It has merely made more urgent the necessity of solving an existing one.
  • The release of atomic energy has not created a new problem. It has merely made more urgent the necessity of solving an existing one.

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