radioisotope

noun

ra·​dio·​iso·​tope ˌrā-dē-ō-ˈī-sə-ˌtōp How to pronounce radioisotope (audio)
: a radioactive isotope
radioisotopic adjective

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At that point, NRG will stop producing medical radioisotopes at its older Petten reactor. Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024 With delays in the radioisotope expected well into November, this means that over 1 million diagnostic exams may have to be delayed, cancelled or rescheduled due to the shortage. Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Radioisotope gastric-emptying scan: This test involves eating food containing a radioisotope (a slightly radioactive substance) that shows up on a scan. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 15 Oct. 2024 If the radioisotopes experiment is successful, over time the scientists hope to expand their work for the benefit of other endangered animals, such as elephants and pangolins. Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week Uk, theweek, 4 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for radioisotope 

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First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of radioisotope was in 1938

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“Radioisotope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radioisotope. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

radioisotope

noun
ra·​dio·​iso·​tope ˌrād-ē-ō-ˈī-sə-ˌtōp How to pronounce radioisotope (audio)
: a radioactive isotope

Medical Definition

radioisotope

noun
ra·​dio·​iso·​tope ˌrād-ē-ō-ˈī-sə-ˌtōp How to pronounce radioisotope (audio)
: a radioactive isotope compare radioelement
radioisotopic adjective
radioisotopically adverb

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