noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The divalent radical UO₂²⁺, conveniently regarded as a residue of many uranium compounds. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the bivalent radical UO2 which forms salts with acids wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

uranyl groupuranyl radical

Etymology

From uranium + -yl.

Related phrases

uranyl carbonateuranyl chlorideuranyl nitrateuranyl oxalateuranyl oxideuranyl phosphateuranyl zinc acetatezinc uranyl acetate

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