uranous

[ yoo r-uh-nuh s, yoo-rey- ]
/ ˈyʊər ə nəs, yuˈreɪ- /

adjective Chemistry.

containing trivalent uranium.

Origin of uranous

First recorded in 1835–45; uran(ium) + -ous

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British Dictionary definitions for uranous

uranous
/ (ˈjʊərənəs) /

adjective

of or containing uranium, esp in a low valence state