NYT Dictionary

URANIUM

/ˌjuː.ˈɹeɪ.ni.əm/
Nounu-RA-ni-umu-ra-ni-um · 4 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2026

Meaning

The element with atomic number 92 and symbol U. A radioactive silvery-grey metal in the actinide series.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Etymology tree Ancient Greek οὐρᾰνός (ourănós) Ancient Greek Οὐρᾰνός (Ourănós)der. Latin Ūranusbor. English Uranus Proto-Indo-European *-om Proto-Italic *-om Latin -umder. English -ium English uranium After Uranus (the planet), + -ium.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

uelementgoldironmetalradioelementradium

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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