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Uranic

U-ran′ic

,
Adj.
1.
Of or pertaining to the heavens; celestial; astronomical.
On I know not what telluric or
uranic
principles.
Carlyle.
2.
(Chem.)
Pertaining to, resembling, or containing uranium; specifically, designating those compounds in which uranium has a valence relatively higher than in uranous compounds.

Definition 2024


uranic

uranic

English

Adjective

uranic (not comparable)

  1. (chemistry) Containing uranium in higher valences than uranous compounds.
  2. (historical) Heavenly, celestial; astronomical.

Derived terms

  • uranic ocher, uranic ochre
  • uranic oxide
  • uranic sulfate, uranic sulphate

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