depleted uranium
noun/dɪˌpliːtɪd juˈreɪniəm/
/dɪˌpliːtɪd juˈreɪniəm/
[uncountable]- a type of uranium that can be used to make weapons
- There have been allegations that depleted uranium has been used in the area.
- The army used shells containing depleted uranium.
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