radioactive element
US: ˌreɪdioʊˈæktɪv ˈɛləmənt
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Definition of radioactive element - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

chemistryTECH.chemical element whose atoms give off energy by breaking apartTECH.
  • Uranium is a well-known radioactive element used in nuclear power plants.
  • Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive element found in some homes.
  • Each radioactive element has a characteristic half-life.
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Expressions with radioactive

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

Expressions with element

element of surprisen.
unexpected factor in a plan that changes the result
The element of surprise helped them win the game.
in one's elementadv.
doing something one is very good at
He is in his element when playing the piano.
out of one's elementadj.
feeling uncomfortable or not suited in a new situation
As an introvert, Maria felt out of her element at the noisy festival.
you are in someone's elementexp.
at ease and sure of yourself in the right situation
When he's teaching, he's in his element.
element of truthn.
small but significant part of truth
His story had an element of truth, but it was mostly fiction.
criminal elementn.
group of people in society who break the law
The police are cracking down on the criminal element in the city.
element of doubtn.
small amount of uncertainty
There was an element of doubt in his voice.
essential elementn.
fundamental part necessary for a process
Trust is an essential element of any relationship.
human elementn.
people involved in a situation or activity
The human element is crucial in customer service.
major elementn.
important component of a system or process
Trust is a major element of a strong relationship.

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Terms with radioactive element included in their meaning

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plutoniumn.
atom
radioactive metal element with symbol Pu, silvery-gray, tarnishes in air
actiniumn.
chemistry
radioactive chemical element with atomic number 89
astatinen.
chemical element
highly radioactive, unstable halogen element with atomic number 85
berkeliumn.
chemistry
synthetic radioactive chemical element with atomic number 97
curiumn.
chemical element
radioactive element with atomic number 96
poloniumn.
chemical element
rare radioactive element with atomic number 84
protactiniumn.
chemical element
radioactive metal element with atomic number 91, dense and silvery-gray
radioisotopen.
physics
radioactive isotope of an element

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  1. French:élément radioactif, ...
  2. German:radioaktives Element, ...
  3. Italian:elemento radioattivo, ...
  4. Spanish:elemento radiactivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:elemento radioativo, ...
  6. Chinese:放射性元素, ...
  7. Japanese:放射性元素, ...
  8. Arabic:عُنْصُرٌ مُشِعٌّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְסוֹד רַדְיוֹאַקטִיבִי, ...
  10. Russian:радиоактивный элемент, ...
  11. Ukrainian:радіоактивний елемент, ...
  12. Hindi:रेडियोधर्मी तत्त्व, ...
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