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Uranium — a radioactive metallic element used as fuel in nuclear reactors and weapons.

Uranium — a radioactive metallic element used as

Usage highlights

Uranium oreUranium enrichmentDepleted uraniumUranium hexafluorideUranium fuelUranium reserves

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Uranium is a key nuclear fuel (铀燃料).
  • The country has rich uranium deposits (铀矿).
  • Enriched uranium is used in reactors (浓缩铀).
  • Uranium-235 is a fissile isotope (铀-235).

Collocations

  • Uranium ore(铀矿)
  • Uranium enrichment(铀浓缩)
  • Depleted uranium(贫铀)
  • Uranium hexafluoride(六氟化铀)
  • Uranium fuel(铀燃料)
  • Uranium reserves(铀储量)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Discovered in 1789 and named after the planet Uranus.
  • Gained significant cultural and political importance during the nuclear age and Cold War.
  • Primarily associated with nuclear energy and weapons in modern contexts.

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