uranium (U)
The chemical element uranium, atomic number 92. Used in nuclear fuel and weapons.
from German Uran
Uranium is enriched at this facility.
Uranium is used as fuel for nuclear power generation.
Large amounts of uranium are mined in this country.
Nuclear power plants generate electricity using uranium.
uranium series
depleted uranium
natural uranium
enriched uranium
uranium dioxide
Borrowed from German 'Uran', ultimately from the planet Uranus.