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Definition
Uranium; a heavy metallic chemical element with atomic number 92 and symbol U, used as a fuel for nuclear power.
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How it's used
Technical terms like this are often borrowed directly from English or written using the same characters as in written Chinese, but they are pronounced according to Cantonese phonology. It is almost exclusively used in scientific, industrial, or news contexts regarding energy and geopolitics. You will rarely hear it in casual daily conversation unless discussing nuclear physics or environmental issues.
Examples
Scientists are researching how uranium generates electricity.
Does this ore contain uranium?
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Grammar guides
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