uran-

prefix

A form of urano- used before a vowel.

Meanings

uran-1

prefix
  1. chemistryA form of urano- used before a vowel.
  2. chemistryuranite

uran-2

prefix
  1. Relating to the heavens or to Urania.

Origin

uran- · prefix

Shortening of uranium.

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uran- · prefix

From Ancient Greek.

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APA

uran-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/uran-

MLA

“uran-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/uran-. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “uran-,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/uran-.

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