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radioactive

UK
/ˌreɪ.di.oʊˈæk.tɪv/
US
/ˌreɪ.di.oʊˈæk.tɪv/

Translations

radioactiveadjective
more radioactive
Comp.
most radioactive
Super.
UK
/ˌreɪ.di.oʊˈæk.tɪv/
US
/ˌreɪ.di.oʊˈæk.tɪv/
The radioactive material was carefully stored in a lead-lined container to prevent contamination.
Le matériau radioactif a été soigneusement stocké dans un conteneur doublé de plomb pour éviter toute contamination.
Additional translations
radioactifAu sens figuré, pour une personne ou une chose jugée dangereuse à fréquenter.
toxiqueAu sens figuré, dans un contexte social ou politique.
Synonyms
radioactive decay
emitting radiation
nuclear
radiant
ionizing

Definitions

radioactiveadjective
Emitting or relating to the emission of ionizing radiation or particles.
The radioactive material was carefully stored in a lead-lined container to prevent contamination.
Exhibiting or caused by radioactivity.
The area was declared a radioactive zone after the nuclear accident.
Considered socially or politically dangerous to be associated with; toxic or untouchable.
After the corruption scandal, the senator became radioactive within his own party.
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