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abbr.
  1. unsatisfactory
  2. uracil

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The noun has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: a nitrogen-containing base found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
  Synonym: uracil

Meaning #2: a heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element; occurs in many isotopes; used for nuclear fuels and nuclear weapons
  Synonyms: uranium, atomic number 92

Meaning #3: the 21st letter of the Roman alphabet


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