uranium containing a smaller proportion of the isotope uranium–235 than is present in the natural form of uranium; used in anti-tank weaponsand other armaments
Du. in British English
abbreviation for
1.
Duke
2.
Dutch
Du in American English
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Duke
2.
Dutch
Examples of 'DU' in a sentence
DU
"Lieutenant Du Clos hesitated, knowing it was nonsense, clearly wanting to challenge William, but not quite having the nerve.
Christina Dodd MY FAVORITE BRIDE (2002)
All related terms of 'DU'
Du Fu
712–770 ad , Chinese poet of the Tang dynasty
du Pré
Jacqueline. 1945–87, English cellist. Multiple sclerosis ended her performing career (1973) after which she became a cello teacher
Du Bois
W(illiam) E(dward) B (urghardt) 1868-1963; U.S. historian , educator , & civil rights leader
du Gard
Roger ( rɔʒe ). 1881–1958, French novelist , noted for his series of novels , Les Thibault (1922–40): Nobel prize for literature 1937
du jour
currently very fashionable or popular
Du Mont
Allen Balcom. 1901–65, US inventor and electronics manufacturer . He developed the cathode-ray tube used in television sets and oscilloscopes
du Pont
É(leuthè re ) I( r énée) 1771-1834; Am. industrialist , born in France
du Barry
Comtesse ( kɔ̃tɛs ), original name Marie Jeanne B écu. ?1743–93, mistress of Louis XV, guillotined in the French Revolution
du Bellay
Joachim du ( ʒɔaʃɛ̃ dy ). 1522–60, French poet , a member of the Pléiade
Du Guesclin
Bertrand ( bɛrtrɑ̃ ). ?1320–80, French military leader ; as constable of France (1370–80), he helped to drive the English from France
Du Maurier
Dame Daphne . 1907–89, English novelist ; author of Rebecca (1938) and My Cousin Rachel (1951)
Du Vigneaud
Vincent . 1901–78, US biochemist: Nobel prize for chemistry (1955) for his synthesis of the hormones oxytocin and vasopressin
Îles du Vent
a group of islands in the S Pacific , in French Polynesia in the W Society Archipelago : Moorea, Maio (Tubuai Manu), and Mehetia and Tetiaroa. Pop: 184 222 (2002)
plat du jour
the specially prepared or recommended dish of the day on a restaurant's menu
vin du pays
the third highest French wine classification : indicates that the wine meets certain requirements concerning area of production , strength , etc
vins du pays
the third highest French wine classification : indicates that the wine meets certain requirements concerning area of production , strength , etc
Canal du Midi
a canal in S France, extending from the River Garonne at Toulouse to the Mediterranean at Sè te and providing a link between the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts: built between 1666 and 1681. Length: 181 km (150 miles)
carte du jour
a menu listing dishes available on a particular day
cartes du jour
a menu listing dishes available on a particular day
Côtes-du-Nord
a department of W France , on the N coast of Brittany . Capital: St Brieuc. Pop: 553 969 (2003 est). Area: 6878 sq km (2656 sq miles)
fraise du bois
wild strawberry
Golfe du Lion
→ the French name of (Gulf of) Lions
Île du Diable
→ Devil's Island
Îles du Salut
a group of three small French islands in the Atlantic , off the coast of French Guiana
Martin du Gard
Roger ( rɔʒe ). 1881–1958, French novelist , noted for his series of novels , Les Thibault (1922–40): Nobel prize for literature 1937
plats du jour
the specially prepared or recommended dish of the day on a restaurant's menu
Port du Salut
a creamy , yellowish whole-milk cheese with a brownish crust
soupe du jour
the special , sometimes the only, soup served in a restaurant on any particular day
Bouches-du-Rhône
a department of S central France , in Provence-Alpes-Cô te d'Azur region. Capital: Marseille . Pop: 1 883 645 (2003 est). Area: 5284 sq km (2047 sq miles)
danse du ventre
→ belly dance
droit du seigneur
in feudal times, the right of a lord to have sexual intercourse with a vassal's bride on her wedding night
Lions
Gulf of (the) part of the Mediterranean , on the S coast of France, between Toulon & Spain
vin de pays
the third highest French wine classification : indicates that the wine meets certain requirements concerning area of production , strength , etc
vins de pays
the third highest French wine classification : indicates that the wine meets certain requirements concerning area of production , strength , etc