uranic

[ yoo-ran-ik ]

/ yʊˈræn ɪk /

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

uran, uran-, uranalysis, urania, uranian, uranic, uranic oxide, uranide, uraninite, uraniscus, uranism

Definition 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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Example sentences from the Web for uranic

These, in contrast with the uranic salts, are non-phosphorescent.
An Introduction to the History of Science|Walter Libby
Uranic life and planetary life represent two states, free and distinct the one from the other.
Lumen|Camille Flammarion
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

The chief oxides of uranium are the protoxide and the sesquioxide, or uranic oxide.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley

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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