radioactive
ˌreɪdioʊˈæktɪv
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Definition of radioactive - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
scienceemitting or relating to the emission of ionizing radiation or particles
  • The radioactive material must be handled with care.
contaminated nuclear
2.
figurativedescribing something dangerous or undesirable
  • His ideas were considered too radioactive to discuss.
hazardous perilous
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Expressions with radioactive

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subject that people avoid discussing
Religion can be a radioactive topic at family gatherings.
highly dangerous or volatile situation
The political scandal created a radioactive situation for the government.
harmful effects or consequences of an event or action
The radioactive fallout from the scandal was severe.
condition where unwanted radioactive material is present on surfaces or within things
Radioactive contamination spread through the lab after the vial broke.
waste with radioactive substances from nuclear or industrial processes
Radioactive waste must be stored safely.
method of determining the age of materials by measuring radioactive isotopes
Radioactive dating helps scientists determine the age of ancient artifacts.

Origin of radioactive

Latin, radius (ray) + activus (active)

Terms with radioactive included in their meaning

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medical
treatment using radioactive substances
nuclear aftermath
radioactive particles from a nuclear explosion
energy
radioactive byproducts from nuclear reactors or weapons
science
undergo radioactive disintegration
nuclear energy
radioactive metal used in nuclear reactors
radioactivity
time it takes for half of a radioactive substance to decay
chemical element
colorless radioactive gas formed from radium decay
skeleton check
medical imaging of bones using radioactive material

Examples of radioactive in a sentence

  • The area was contaminated with radioactive substances.
  • The topic became too radioactive to handle.
  • Her comments were deemed radioactive by the committee.

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  1. French:radioactif, tabou, ...
  2. German:radioaktiv, brisant, ...
  3. Italian:radioattivo, scottante, ...
  4. Spanish:radiactivo, controvertido, ...
  5. Portuguese:radioativo, perigoso, ...
  6. Chinese:放射性的, 危险的, ...
  7. Japanese:放射性の, 危険な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُشِعّ, خَطِر, ...
  9. Hebrew:רַדְיוֹאַקְטִיבִי, נָפִיץ, ...
  10. Russian:радиоактивный, опасный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:радіоактивний, небезпечний, ...
  12. Hindi:रेडियोधर्मी, खतरनाक, ...
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