Meaning of the word "depleted uranium" in English
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depleted uranium
US /dɪˌpliːtɪd ˈjʊr.eɪ.ni.əm/
UK /dɪˌpliːtɪd ˈjʊr.eɪ.ni.əm/
Noun
1.
uranium with a lower percentage of the fissile isotope uranium-235 than natural uranium, used in armor-piercing ammunition and armor plating
Example:
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The tank's armor was reinforced with depleted uranium.
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Concerns have been raised about the health effects of depleted uranium munitions.
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