depleted uranium

US /dɪˌpliːtɪd ˈjʊr.eɪ.ni.əm/
UK /dɪˌpliːtɪd ˈjʊr.eɪ.ni.əm/
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uranium with a lower percentage of the fissile isotope uranium-235 than natural uranium, used in armor-piercing ammunition and armor plating

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The tank's armor was reinforced with depleted uranium.
Pancerz czołgu został wzmocniony zubożonym uranem.
Concerns have been raised about the health effects of depleted uranium munitions.
Podniesiono obawy dotyczące wpływu na zdrowie amunicji ze zubożonym uranem.