weapons-grade uranium

noun

Synonym of highly enriched uranium.

Meanings

nounweapons-grade uranium (uncountable)
  1. uncountableSynonym of highly enriched uranium.

    Synonyms: highly enriched uranium

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of highly enriched uranium.

Origin

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

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