uranic

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Second, there is knowledge of creativity as built into the essential character of the universe we inhabit, as the matter of the discovery of trans-uranic elements illustrates that point.

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  1. adjective Of or relating to the heavens; celestial.
  2. adjective Of, relating to, or derived from uranium, especially with valence higher than in comparable uranous compounds.

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  1. From Greek ouranos, heaven.

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  1. Greek οὐρανός, the palate (a particular use of οὐρανός, the sky), + -ic.
  2. from Greek οὐρανός, heaven, the sky (see Uranus), + -ic.
  3. from uranium + -ic.
 

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/juˈrænɪk/
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