nounmasculinepl: uraniums
urânio
1. A dense, silvery-white radioactive metallic element with atomic number 92, used as fuel in nuclear reactors and in nuclear weapons
Uranium-235 is the isotope used in nuclear power plants
O urânio-235 é o isótopo usado em usinas nucleares
2. The element U on the periodic table, the heaviest naturally occurring element
Scientists discovered uranium deposits in the region
Cientistas descobriram depósitos de urânio na região
Uranium is a term universally recognized in scientific discourse across both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, discussions about uranium typically relate to nuclear energy development and CNEN (Comissão Nacional de Energia Nuclear). The word carries significant geopolitical implications in both cultures due to nuclear energy debates and non-proliferation concerns.
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