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yellowcake

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A concentrated form of uranium ore containing a mixture of oxides.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: urania

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

an impure mixture of uranium oxides obtained during the processing of uranium ore

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: U308

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: compound, chemical compound

History

Etymology

From yellow + cake, from its colour and texture.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: uraanirikaste — concentrated form of uranium ore
  • Russian: жёлтый кек (žóltyj kek) — concentrated form of uranium ore