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铀 is a phono-semantic compound. Its metal radical 钅 (釒 in traditional form) on the left classifies it among chemical elements and metallic substances, while the component 由 on the right provides the phonetic approximation to the first syllable of "uranium". This character was created as a modern scientific term specifically for the element, with its structure clearly conveying both its metallic nature and its pronunciation. The meaning is now strictly confined to nuclear physics, atomic energy, and nuclear power production.
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铀是一种放射性元素。
铀矿在地球上很稀有。
核电站使用铀作为燃料。
浓缩铀的制备过程很复杂。
铀在军事和能源领域有重要用途。
科学家研究铀的衰变特性。
铀废料的安全处理是一个挑战。
由于铀具有放射性，所以它在储存和运输时需要特殊防护。