uranic

[yoo-ran-ik]

adjective Chemistry.

of or containing uranium, especially in the tetravalent state.

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

Origin of uranic

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

uranic

[yoo-ran-ik]

adjective

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

Origin of uranic

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

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Examples from the Web for uranic

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

British Dictionary definitions for uranic

uranic

adjective

of or containing uranium, esp in a high valence state

uranic

adjective

obsolete astronomical or celestial

Word Origin for uranic

C19: from Greek ouranos heaven

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