uranyl
[ yoor-uh-nil ]
nounChemistry.
the bivalent ion UO2+2, or the group UO2, which forms salts with acids.
Origin of uranyl
1Other words from uranyl
- u·ra·nyl·ic, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for uranyl
uranyl
/ (ˈjʊərənɪl) /
noun
(modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the divalent ion UO 2 2+ or the group –UO 2
Origin of uranyl
1C19: from uranium + -yl
Derived forms of uranyl
- uranylic, adjective
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