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fer·​ro-uranium | \ ¦fe(ˌ)rō+ \

Definition of ferro-uranium

: a crude alloy of iron and uranium

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First Known Use of ferro-uranium

1901, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ferro-uranium

ferro- + uranium

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The first known use of ferro-uranium was in 1901

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“Ferro-uranium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferro-uranium. Accessed 14 Aug. 2022.

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