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uranic

1
[ 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

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

Words nearby uranic

Uralsk, 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

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