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uranyl

Pronunciation: /ˈjʊər(ə)nʌɪl, ˈjʊər(ə)nɪl/

Definition of uranyl

noun

[as modifier] Chemistry
  • the cation UO22+, present in some compounds of uranium:uranyl acetate

Origin:

mid 19th century: from uranium + -yl

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