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uran-

prefix · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

A form of urano- used before a vowel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Meaning 2

uranite

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Meaning 3

Relating to the heavens or to Urania.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

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History

Etymology

Shortening of uranium.

From Ancient Greek.