enriched uranium

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enriched uranium Uranium that contains up to 3 per cent 235U. It is produced industrially for use in some nuclear reactors. Natural uranium contains as little as 0.7 per cent 235U.

A Dictionary of Ecology MICHAEL ALLABY

enriched uranium

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enriched uranium Uranium containing up to 3% 235U. It is produced industrially for use in some nuclear reactors. Natural uranium contains as little as 0.7% 235U.

A Dictionary of Earth Sciences AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY

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