Depleted-uranium Definition

adjective
Attributive form of depleted uranium, noun.
Depleted-uranium reserves.
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noun

Uranium that contains a reduced (depleted) amount of the fissile isotope U-235 compared to natural uranium; it is used in applications where radioactivity in not needed.

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Depleted-uranium Sentence Examples

  • It was here that depleted uranium ammunition was used for the first time - more than 30 metric tons - 300,000 rounds in all.

  • They stated, " There is no way to reduce the toxicity of depleted uranium munitions.

  • News that depleted uranium shells were fired in Britain was announced many years ago.

  • Does the danger of depleted uranium also exist apart from the area of the south?

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