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Urey

Noun

Definition: A unit of measure for expressing the concentration of deuterium in water, equal to one part per million of deuterium.

Example sentence: The scientific research team analyzed the urey levels in the lake water to understand the deuterium concentration.

Noun

Definition: A surname of Belgian origin, famously associated with the Nobel Prize-winning American scientists Harlow and Harold Urey.

Example sentence: Professor Urey's groundbreaking work in isotopes made significant contributions to the field of chemistry.

Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of Urey, a town in Liberia.

Example sentence: The students were intrigued by the customs and traditions of Urey during their research on local cultures.