uran-

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See also uran, Uran, urán, and úran

Contents

1 English
- 1.1 Etymology 1
  - 1.1.1 Prefix
    - 1.1.1.1 Derived terms
- 1.2 Etymology 2
  - 1.2.1 Prefix
    - 1.2.1.1 Derived terms

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[edit] Etymology 1

Shortening of uranium

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uran-

(chemistry) A form of urano- used before a vowel.
(mineralogy) uranite

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English words prefixed with uran-

[edit] Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek

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uran-

Relating to the heavens or to Urania.

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uranism

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