uranium nitride

noun — 2 senses

uranium nitride

noun
1

Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An insoluble binary compound of uranium and nitrogen, (UN)ₙ, used as fuel rods in nuclear reactors

2

Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The ring compound U₈N₁₆, containing alternate azide and nitride groups, soluble in hydrocarbon solvents

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