uranyl

Meanings

• A complex inorganic compound composed of uranium and oxygen, usually in the form of uranyl ions.

  - "The water in the lake contained high levels of uranium in the form of uranyl ions."
  - "Due to the high radioactivity of uranyl, it is important to handle it with care to minimize the risk of radiation exposure."

• A source of radioactive isotopes used in various medical applications, including imaging techniques such as X-ray and positron emission tomography (PET), and therapeutic applications such as radiation therapy and brachytherapy.

  - "In the field of medical imaging, uranium is commonly used as a source of radioactive isotopes for various imaging techniques, including X-ray and positron emission tomography (PET)."
  - "In the field of radiation oncology, uranium is commonly used as a source of radioactive isotopes for various therapeutic applications, including radiation therapy and brachytherapy. The radioactive isotopes produced from uranium are used to destroy cancer cells or to inhibit their growth, thereby improving the chances of a successful treatment outcome for the patient."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with uranyl
uranium , rhubarbium , granium , salvadorium

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Homophones

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1. uranus () :
   

2. uranium () :
   

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Variants

List of all variants of uranyl that leads to same result
uranyl , uranyls

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Forms

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uranyl chloride, uranyl nitrate, uranyl sulfate, uranyl acetate, uranyl bromide, uranyl iodide, uranyl carbonate, uranyl oxalate, uranyl phosphate, uranyl arsenate, uranyl antimonate, uranyl telluride, uranyl selenide, uranyl silicate, uranyl silicon carbide, uranyl germanate, uranyl hafnate, uranyl zirconate, uranyl niobate, uranyl tantalate

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'uranium' meaning 'sky-blue' and the Greek word 'ouros' meaning 'mountain'. The name uranium reflects its bright blue color and its association with mountains, which are often depicted in a blue hue due to their distance from the viewer and the scattering of light by the Earth's atmosphere.

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Culture

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Uranyl has played a significant role in various aspects of human culture, particularly in the fields of science, medicine, and technology. In science, uranyl has been used as a radioactive tracer in various scientific research fields, including geology, biology, and chemistry. In medicine, uranyl has been used as a source of radioactive isotopes for various medical applications, including imaging techniques such as X-ray and positron emission tomography (PET), and therapeutic applications such as radiation therapy and brachytherapy. In technology, uranyl has been used as a source of radioactive isotopes for various technological applications, including nuclear power generation, nuclear weapons production, and various industrial applications such as radiography, radiotherapy, and food irradiation.

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