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u / U > 4 senses
ADJECTIVE1u(chiefly British) of or appropriate to the upper classes especially in language use
NOUN1U, uracilA nitrogen-containing base found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine
2U, uranium, atomic number 92A heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element
3UThe 21st letter of the Roman alphabet
u / U > pronunciation
Soundsyuw'
Rhymesanew, argue, askew, and 55 more rhymes in yuw at the HyperDic website...
u > adjective
Meaning(chiefly British) of or appropriate to the upper classes especially in language use.
RegionUnited Kingdom, UK, Great Britain, GB, Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Similar toupper-class
U > noun 1, substance
MeaningA nitrogen-containing base found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine. Pairs with adenine.
Synonymsuracil
Broadernucleotide
Substance ofribonucleic acid, RNA
U > noun 2, substance
MeaningA heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element. Occurs in many isotopes. Used for nuclear fuels and nuclear weapons.
Synonymsuranium, atomic number 92
Narroweruranium 235; uranium 238
Broadermetallic element, metal
Substance ofuraninite, pitchblende
U > noun 3, communication
MeaningThe 21st letter of the Roman alphabet.
Member ofRoman alphabet, Latin alphabet
Broaderletter, letter of the alphabet, alphabetic character

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