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Depleted uranium
/dɪplˈiːtɪd jʊəɹˈeɪniəm/
/dɪplˈiːɾᵻd jʊɹˈeɪniəm/Depleted uranium
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uranium appauvri, uranium déplété
a type of uranium that has most of its more radioactive isotopes removed, primarily used for armor-piercing ammunition and shielding
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Depleted uranium is a byproduct of the uranium enrichment process used in nuclear reactors.
Depleted uranium is less radioactive than natural uranium and is primarily composed of the isotope uranium-238.
The military uses depleted uranium in armor-piercing ammunition and armor plating due to its high density and ability to penetrate armor.
