TechnologyJuly 17, 2026
uranium
/juˈreɪniəm/
Definition
A heavy, radioactive metallic chemical element that is the primary fuel used in nuclear reactors and weapons.
Etymology
The word is derived from the planet Uranus, which was discovered in 1781 just before the element was identified by German chemist Martin Klaproth in 1789. The name follows a tradition of naming new elements after recently discovered celestial bodies.
In the news
In this article, uranium is mentioned in the context of U.S. military strategy, specifically regarding plans to target Iranian nuclear facilities and bury their existing stockpile of enriched material.
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