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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 scientists discovered a radioactive element in the sample.
Учёные обнаружили радиоактивный элемент в образце.
Synonyms
nuclear
radiant
ionizing
emitting radiation
radioactive decay

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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