Du - English meaning

abbreviation

Depleted uranium.

abbreviation

Dobson unit(s).

noun

A unit of measurement for the total amount of ozone in the atmosphere above a point on the earth's surface, one dobson unit being equivalent to a layer of pure ozone 0.01 mm thick at standard temperature and pressure.

adjective

Used in restaurants to describe a dish that is available on a particular day and is different from those available on other days. du jour is french for "of the day"

Usage examples:

The soup du jour is roasted red pepper and tomato., i'll have the omelette du jour.

adjective

Used for saying that something or someone is very popular or fashionable at a particular time. du jour is french for "of the day"

Usage examples:

Food miles, or the distance an ingredient has to travel from field to plate, are the topic du jour.…