yellowcake

• Существительное, обозначающее неочищенную смесь оксидов урана, получаемую в процессе переработки урановой руды.

A noun referring to an impure mixture of uranium oxides obtained during the processing of uranium ore.

uncountable

1. Uranium concentrateC1formaltechnical

   A yellow, powdery substance consisting mainly of uranium oxides, produced during the processing of uranium ore and used as a precursor for nuclear fuel.

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   • The uranium ore was processed into yellowcake for further enrichment.
   • Yellowcake is typically stored in sealed drums before transport.
   • The facility produces yellowcake as an intermediate step in nuclear fuel production.