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Definition of U
1. Noun. A base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine.
2. Adjective. (chiefly British) of or appropriate to the upper classes especially in language use.
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Similar to: Upper-class
Similar to: Upper-class
3. Noun. A heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element; occurs in many isotopes; used for nuclear fuels and nuclear weapons.
Exact synonyms: Atomic Number 92, Uranium
Generic synonyms: Metal, Metallic Element
Specialized synonyms: Uranium 235, Uranium 238
Substance meronyms: Pitchblende, Uraninite
Generic synonyms: Metal, Metallic Element
Specialized synonyms: Uranium 235, Uranium 238
Substance meronyms: Pitchblende, Uraninite
4. Noun. The 21st letter of the Roman alphabet.
Group relationships: Latin Alphabet, Roman Alphabet
Generic synonyms: Alphabetic Character, Letter, Letter Of The Alphabet
Generic synonyms: Alphabetic Character, Letter, Letter Of The Alphabet
Medical Definition of U
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