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uranic

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uran·​ic | \ yəˈranik, yüˈr-\

Definition of uranic

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of, relating to, or containing uranium —used especially of compounds in which this element has a valence higher than in uranous compounds

uranic

adjective (2)
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Definition of uranic (Entry 2 of 2)

: uranian

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History and Etymology for uranic

Adjective (1)

International Scientific Vocabulary uran- entry 2 + -ic

Adjective (2)

uran- entry 1 + -ic

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