uranyl

noun

ura·​nyl ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌnil  yu̇-ˈrā-nᵊl 

: a divalent radical UO₂

Examples of uranyl in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

First, amidoxime groups chelate uranyl ions and initiate nucleation. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Nov. 2025

The same process can be used simultaneously to extract uranium from seawater or treat uranyl containing nuclear wastewater, the researchers said. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 Dec. 2023

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from New Latin uranium + International Scientific Vocabulary -yl

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uranyl

• anal