amu

or AMU

atomic mass unit.

Nearby words

amsterdam syndrome, amt, amt., amtrac, amtrak, amu, amu darya, amuck, amugis, amulet, amulius

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Examples from the Web for amu

To the north, Jowzjan borders on the Amu Darya River and Turkmenistan, a former part of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
The Warlord Who Defines Afghanistan: An Excerpt From Bruce Riedel’s ’What We Won’|Bruce Riedel|July 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
After its defeat in Afghanistan, Moscow wanted Dostum controlling the Amu Darya.
The Warlord Who Defines Afghanistan: An Excerpt From Bruce Riedel’s ’What We Won’|Bruce Riedel|July 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One would think that the whole Afghan nation was meditating a descent on the Amu Daria.
The Half-Hearted|John Buchan
Ulkun, more correctly Ulken, is consequently identical with my Amu Derya.
Sketches of Central Asia (1868)|Arminius Vmbry

On the banks of the Amu there are Turkomans who work the ferries, drive sheep and accompany caravans.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5|Various
In the low country I had done better, and many an Amu and Schasu woman had gladly come to my tent.
Uarda, Complete|Georg Ebers
The water of the Amu and the very thin layer of ooze which it deposits render the oasis very fertile.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 7|Various

British Dictionary definitions for amu (1 of 2)

amu

abbreviation for

atomic mass unit

British Dictionary definitions for amu (2 of 2)

AMU

abbreviation for (in Britain)

Associated Metalworkers Union

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Medicine definitions for amu

amu

abbr.

atomic mass unit