Meaning of the word radioactive in English
What does radioactive mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
radioactive
US /ˌreɪ.di.oʊˈæk.tɪv/
UK /ˌreɪ.di.əʊˈæk.tɪv/
Adjective
emitting radiation as a result of the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
Example:
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The waste material is highly radioactive and must be handled with extreme care.
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Certain elements, like uranium, are naturally radioactive.
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