uranous

[ yoor-uh-nuhs, yoo-rey- ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. containing trivalent uranium.

uranous

/ ˈjʊərənəs /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of uranous¹

First recorded in 1835–45; uran(ium) + -ous

Example Sentences

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

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In the mean time the French scientist obtained radiations from metallic uranium and from uranous salts.

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