Radioactive Definition

rādē-ō-ăktĭv
adjective
Giving off, or capable of giving off, radiant energy in the form of particles or rays, as alpha, beta, and gamma rays, by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
Webster's New World
Of, exhibiting, or caused by radioactivity.
American Heritage
Extremely sensitive or controversial.
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Origin of Radioactive

  • Adaptation of French radioactif, from radio- +"Ž active.

    From Wiktionary

Radioactive Sentence Examples

  • In this case too it is associated with radioactive matter, which is almost ubiquitous.

  • The lake glowed like it was radioactive.

  • Strutt has found that phosphatized nodules and bones are rich in radioactive constituents, and has brought this into relation with their geological age.

  • But the industry has the potential for accidental radiation releases and produces radioactive byproducts that require safe storage for decades.

  • Most people would rightly expect trains with such a deadly cargo to be guarded like a radioactive Fort Knox.

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Words Starting With

RRARAD

Words Ending With

EVEIVE

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radioactive

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