uranium
nounUK /jʊˈreɪniəm/
US /jʊˈreɪniəm/
Uranium is a heavy metal that gives off energy and is used to make power.
The power plant uses uranium to make electricity for the town.
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2. A chemical element with the symbol U and atomic number 92.
Uranium is listed on the periodic table as element 92.
3. A silvery-white metal used in nuclear reactors and weapons.
Scientists handle uranium with great care because it is radioactive.
4. A material found in rocks and mined for fuel.
Workers dig uranium out of the ground at the mine.