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Meaning of uranous in English:

uranous

adjective

  • 1Chemistry
    Of or relating to uranium in one of its lower oxidation states (often +4); designating such a state. Contrasted with "uranic".

  • 2 rare Generally. Relating to or containing uranium as an element.

Pronunciation

uranous

/ˈjʊərənəs/ /ˈjɔːrənəs/

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Charles Shepard (1804–1886). From uran- + -ous, probably after French uraneux.