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\ (y)əˈran \
plural -s
Definition of uran
(Entry 1 of 3)
: a monitor lizard
uran-
combining form (1)variants:
or urano-
Definition of uran- (Entry 2 of 3)
1 : sky : heaven
uranography
2 : palate
uranoplasty brachyuranic
uran-
combining form (2)variants:
or urano-
Definition of uran- (Entry 3 of 3)
: uranium
uranothorite uranyl
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