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depleted uranium n
(Chemistry) Chem uranium containing a smaller proportion of the isotope uranium-235 than is present in the natural form of uranium; used in anti-tank weapons and other armaments Translations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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military's use of depleted uranium weapons during the first Gulf war, which has resulted in a substantial increase in cancers, deformities and anomalous tumors, particularly in children, said Solomon. Alliant calls itself "the nation's leading producer of conventional munitions, serving both military and commercial markets" and has provided depleted uranium to the Department of Defense. Page 4 of PS 642 (May 06) listed the Industrial Operations Command as the POC for disposal instructions of gun tubes with depleted uranium residue, That's changed. |
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