depleted uranium
Pronunciation
/dɪplˈiːɾᵻd jʊɹˈeɪniəm/

Definition & Meaning of "depleted uranium"in English

Depleted uranium
01

a type of uranium that has most of its more radioactive isotopes removed, primarily used for armor-piercing ammunition and shielding

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Examples
Depleted uranium is a byproduct of the uranium enrichment process used in nuclear reactors.
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