uranic

¹

[ yoo-ran-ik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. of or containing uranium, especially in the tetravalent state.
2. containing uranium in a valence state higher than the corresponding uranous compound.

uranic

²

[ yoo-ran-ik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the heavens; astronomical:

   uranic principles.

uranic

¹

/ jʊˈrænɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing uranium, esp in a high valence state

uranic

²

/ jʊˈrænɪk /

adjective

1. obsolete.
   astronomical or celestial

Word History and Origins

Origin of uranic¹

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

Origin of uranic²

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of uranic¹

C19: from Greek ouranos heaven

Example Sentences

Uranic salts, on the other hand, are easily reduced by sulphuretted hydrogen, stannous chloride or zinc.

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Uranous salts are converted into uranic by boiling with nitric acid or other oxidising agents.

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What percentage of uranium oxide was contained in the uranic acetate?

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Next boil it along with cupric oxide, which precipitates only the uranic and ferric oxides.

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An image of a coin was obtained by placing it between uranic salts and a photographic plate.

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