uranyl
/ˈjʊrənɪl/
noun
- The ion UO₂²⁺, which is the form in which uranium is often found in compounds.
- In chemistry class, we learned that uranyl is the most common form of uranium in solution.
- Uranyl is a positively charged ion that combines with other elements to form salts.
- The uranyl ion is important in the extraction and processing of uranium ore.