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Definition of PU
1. Noun. A solid silvery grey radioactive transuranic element whose atoms can be split when bombarded with neutrons; found in minute quantities in uranium ores but is usually synthesized in nuclear reactors; 13 isotopes are known with the most important being plutonium 239.
Exact synonyms: Atomic Number 94, Plutonium
Generic synonyms: Chemical Element, Element
Specialized synonyms: Plutonium 239
Generic synonyms: Chemical Element, Element
Specialized synonyms: Plutonium 239
Definition of PU
1. Initialism. (organic compound) polyurethane ¹
2. Initialism. (slang) expression used when encountering a displeasing smell; exaggerated pronunciation of pew ¹
3. Initialism. (Internet slang) pickup (as in, pickup artist) ¹
4. Initialism. (linguistics) prosodic unit (IU for intonation unit is preferred) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com