IPA: /ˌreɪ.di.oʊˈæk.tɪv/
KK: /ˌreɪdiəʊˈæktɪv/
Definition: Relating to or caused by the emission of radiation, often from unstable atomic nuclei.
Example: The radioactive material must be handled with care to avoid exposure.
IPA: /ˌreɪdiəʊˈæktɪvli/
KK: /ˌreɪdiəʊˈæktɪvli/
Definition: In a manner that relates to or involves the emission of radiation from unstable atomic nuclei.
Example: The area was contaminated and is still radioactively unsafe for human habitation.
IPA: /ˌreɪdiəʊˈæktɪvɪti/
KK: /reɪdiəʊˈæktɪvɪti/
Definition: The process by which certain elements or isotopes release energy in the form of radiation due to changes in their atomic structure.
Example: Scientists study radioactivity to understand how it affects the environment and human health.
IPA: //ˌreɪdiəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪkəl//
KK: /reɪdiəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪkəl/
Definition: Related to the study of the effects of radiation on living organisms.
Example: The radiobiological effects of the treatment were carefully studied by the researchers.
IPA: //ˌreɪdiəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪst//
KK: /ˌreɪdioʊbaɪˈɑːlədʒɪst/
Definition: A scientist who examines how radiation affects living things.
Example: The radiobiologist conducted experiments to understand the impact of radiation on cells.
IPA: /ˌreɪdiəʊˈbaɪələdʒi/
KK: /reɪdiəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/
Definition: The branch of science that studies how radiation affects living things.
Example: Radiobiology helps us understand the impact of radiation on human health.
IPA: //ˌreɪdiˈkɑːrbən//
KK: /ˈreɪdioʊˌkɑrbən/
Definition: A type of carbon that is radioactive, particularly the isotope known as carbon-14, which is used in dating ancient organic materials.
Example: Scientists use radiocarbon dating to determine the age of archaeological finds.
IPA: /ˌreɪdiəʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
KK: /ˌreɪdiəʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
Definition: Relating to the study of the chemical effects of radiation or the changes in substances caused by ionizing radiation.
Example: The radiochemical analysis revealed the presence of radioactive isotopes in the sample.
Definition: A substance that includes one or more atoms of a radioactive isotope, often used in scientific research or medical imaging.
Example: The researchers used a radiochemical to trace the movement of the drug in the body.
IPA: /ˌreɪdiəʊˈkɛmɪkli/
KK: /reɪdiˈoʊkɛmɪkli/
Definition: In a way that relates to the study of the chemical effects of radiation and radioactive substances.
Example: The samples were analyzed radiochemically to determine their isotopic composition.
IPA: /ˈreɪdiəʊˌkɛmɪst/
KK: /ˈreɪdiəʊˌkɛmɪst/
Definition: A scientist who studies the chemical properties and reactions of radioactive substances.
Example: The radiochemist conducted experiments to understand how radioactive materials behave in different environments.
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