铀 (yóu) - Uranium — a radioactive metallic chemical element with

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Uranium — a radioactive metallic chemical element with symbol U and atomic number 92, used as fuel in nuclear reactors and weapons.

Uranium — a radioactive metallic chemical element with

Usage highlights

Uranium oreUranium enrichmentDepleted uraniumUranium fuelUranium hexafluorideUranium reserves

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Uranium is used as nuclear fuel (铀燃料).
  • The country has rich uranium deposits (铀矿).
  • Uranium enrichment is a sensitive process (铀浓缩).
  • This is a sample of uranium oxide (氧化铀).

Collocations

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

Idioms

  • No commonly used idioms containing 铀 due to its modern scientific nature

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 铀 is a modern character created for scientific terminology, specifically for the element uranium.
  • The character follows the common pattern for metal elements with the 钅(金) radical.
  • Uranium's discovery and use have significant implications for energy production and nuclear technology.

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