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u·ran·ic 1
(yo͝o-răn′ĭk, -rā′nĭk)adj.
Of or relating to the heavens; celestial.
[From Greek ouranos, heaven.]
u·ran·ic 2
(yo͝o-răn′ĭk, -rā′nĭk)adj.
Of, relating to, or derived from uranium, especially with valence higher than in comparable uranous compounds.
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uranic
(jʊˈrænɪk)adj
(Elements & Compounds) of or containing uranium, esp in a high valence state
uranic
(jʊˈrænɪk)adj
(Astronomy) obsolete astronomical or celestial
[C19: from Greek ouranos heaven]
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u•ran•ic1
(yʊˈræn ɪk)adj.
1. of or containing uranium, esp. in the tetravalent state.
2. containing uranium in a valence state higher than the corresponding uranous compound.
u•ran•ic2
(yʊˈræn ɪk)adj.
of or pertaining to the heavens; astronomical.
[1855–60; < Greek ouran(ós) heaven + -ic]
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Translations
uranic
a. uránico-a, rel. a la uremia.
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