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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A concentrated form of uranium ore containing a mixture of oxides. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   an impure mixture of uranium oxides obtained during the processing of uranium ore wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

u308urania

Etymology

From yellow + cake, from its colour and texture.

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