uranium-235
|u-ra-ni-um-2-3-5|
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/jʊˈreɪniəm tuː θrɪˈfɪv/
nuclear fuel isotope
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uranium-235' originates from the element 'uranium', which was named after the planet Uranus.
Historical Evolution
'Uranium' was discovered in 1789 by Martin Heinrich Klaproth and named after the planet Uranus, which had been discovered eight years earlier.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'uranium' referred to the element itself, but with the discovery of isotopes, 'uranium-235' came to specifically denote the isotope used in nuclear reactions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a radioactive isotope of uranium with a mass number of 235, used as fuel in nuclear reactors and weapons.
Uranium-235 is crucial for nuclear power generation.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/07 08:57