leu

IPA: ɫˈu

The unit of currency of Romania, equal to one hundred bani.
The unit of currency of Moldova, equal to one hundred bani.
(nuclear) Initialism of low-enriched uranium. [(nuclear physics) Enriched uranium with at least 2% but less than 20% uranium-235, enough to sustain a nuclear fission chain reaction in a nuclear reactor moderated by light water but not enough to allow a self-sustaining fission chain reaction without a moderator; used as the main nuclear fuel in most commercial nuclear reactors used to generate electricity.]
(train control) Initialism of Lineside Electronics Unit.

Examples of "leu" in Sentences

When we proffered Moldavan leu, they said that they didn't accept it.
On site physical punishment in leu of arrest is not an option in this country.
A weakening leu translates into more pressure on inflation, already running at 8.6% in Romania.
The story in Romania is broadly similar, though it did receive a boost from the depreciation of the leu.
Then I made another, for a lady's tea, and added rosewater and orange flower water in leu of the vanilla and it too, was absolutely divine!
The one speculative operation most people engage in involves buying dollars and euros as hedges against the anemic local tender, the Moldovan leu.
The government announced a massive privatization program and introduced a new national currency called the leuthe same name as the Romanian currency.
Since our favorite FOX shows are off tonight in leu of the MLB Playoffs [damn you baseball!!!], this TV Addict thought he’d help fans get their BONES fix by posting our recent interview with actor Eric Millegan.