uranic

[ yoo-ran-ik ]

/ yʊˈræn ɪk /

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adjective Chemistry.

of or containing uranium, especially in the tetravalent state.

containing uranium in a valence state higher than the corresponding uranous compound.

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Origin of uranic

First recorded in 1830–40; uran(ium) + -ic

Words nearby uranic

Uralsk, uran, uranalysis, urania, Uranian, uranic, uranic oxide, uranide, uraninite, uraniscus, uranism

Other definitions for uranic (2 of 2)

uranic²

[ yoo-ran-ik ]

/ yʊˈræn ɪk /

adjective

of or relating to the heavens; astronomical: uranic principles.

Origin of uranic

1855–60; <Greek ouran(ós) heaven + -ic

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How to use uranic in a sentence

Uranic salts, on the other hand, are easily reduced by sulphuretted hydrogen, stannous chloride or zinc.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
Uranous salts are converted into uranic by boiling with nitric acid or other oxidising agents.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
What percentage of uranium oxide was contained in the uranic acetate?
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
Next boil it along with cupric oxide, which precipitates only the uranic and ferric oxides.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure

An image of a coin was obtained by placing it between uranic salts and a photographic plate.
An Introduction to the History of Science|Walter Libby

British Dictionary definitions for uranic (1 of 2)

uranic¹

/ (jʊˈrænɪk) /

adjective

of or containing uranium, esp in a high valence state

British Dictionary definitions for uranic (2 of 2)

uranic²

/ (jʊˈrænɪk) /

adjective

obsolete astronomical or celestial

Word Origin for uranic

C19: from Greek ouranos heaven

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