Definition

The branch of science that examines how radiation and radioactive materials affect living organisms and their environments.

Example

Radioecology helps us understand the impact of nuclear waste on wildlife.

Conversation

Have you heard about radioecology?

Yeah, it's fascinating how radiation affects ecosystems, right?

Exactly! I read that it studies the impact of radiation on animal populations.

That's really important work, especially for conservation efforts.

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Root Explanation

Radioecology → It is formed from "radio-" (from Latin "radius", meaning ray) and "ecology" (from Greek "oikos", meaning house or environment, and "logia", meaning study). The word refers to the study of the effects of radiation on the environment and living organisms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rays' ('radio-') affecting the 'environment' ('ecology') — that's what radioecology studies.

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