Radioactive
Pronunciation: /ˌreɪdiːoʊˈæktɪv/
Radioactive (adjective)
- Giving off energy in the form of particles or rays.
- Containing or related to materials that can harm living things due to radiation.
Examples
- The substance is highly radioactive and requires careful handling.
- Radioactive materials can be used in medical treatments.
Common collocations: radioactive decay, radioactive isotope, emit radioactive particles, radioactive waste, radioactive contamination