Uranic

//jʊˈɹæn.ɪk// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Containing uranium in higher valences than uranous compounds. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Heavenly, celestial; astronomical. historical, not-comparable
  3. 3
    Of, related to, or characteristic of male same-sex erotic desire and relationships; homosexual. historical, not-comparable, rare

    "From many other places in the classics the impression may be won that Uranic love attained a higher position even than her sister. More recent explanations of the homosexual instinct have emanated from philosophers, psychologists and natural scientists."

Synonyms

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astralastronomicastronomicalastrophysicalgalacticheavenly

Example

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"From many other places in the classics the impression may be won that Uranic love attained a higher position even than her sister. More recent explanations of the homosexual instinct have emanated from philosophers, psychologists and natural scientists."

Etymology

From uran- + -ic.

Related phrases

uranic aciduranic nitrateuranic ocheruranic ochreuranic oxideuranic sulfateuranic sulphate

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