Radium

Pronunciation: /ˈreɪdiːəm/

Radium (noun)

  1. A rare, radioactive metal that glows in the dark and is used in some medical treatments.
  2. A chemical element with the symbol Ra and atomic number 88, known for its radioactivity.

Examples

  • Radium emits a faint glow in the dark.
  • The glowing metal was once used in watch dials.

Common collocations: emit light, faint glow, highly radioactive, periodic table

Synonyms of Radium

Formal