uranium
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- n a heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element; occurs in many isotopes; used for nuclear fuels and nuclear weapons
- How big is the boom in uranium? How long will it last? Last week, for the first time, the Atomic Energy Commission gave businessmen a dazzling glimpse into uranium's future.
- Uranium, the most sought-after of all minerals, is being feverishly hunted by most big and little nations.
- When did the White House know that its Niger uranium claim was false?.