uranium-235

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Synonyms: uranium, cranium, uranism, uranium 235, urania, uranus, uranic, uranian, geranium, radium, urbanism

Antonyms: uranium, cranium, uranism, uranium 235, urania, uranus, uranic, uranian, geranium, radium, urbanism

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|isotope}} A [[fissile]] isotope of [[uranium]], used for energy generation and in [[atomic weapon]]s, containing 143 [[neutrons]]. It has a [[half-life]] of 7.038×10{{sup|8}} years; it [[decay]]s into [[thorium-231]] and ultimately [[lead]].

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