Phrase guide

weapons-grade uranium

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of highly enriched uranium.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Synonyms: highly enriched uranium

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Because it is suitable for use in nuclear weapons, unlike other grades.