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radioactive

[rey-dee-oh-ak-tiv] / ˌreɪ di oʊˈæk tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
active
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In this study, researchers successfully recreated a key step in the process by observing proton capture on radioactive arsenic-73 for the first time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Earth's magnetosphere offers some protection against radioactive cosmic rays and solar particles to the orbiting ISS, but no such cover on the Moon.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

But then, he predicted that industries would start using uranium and radium, and pretty soon we’d have … radioactive smog.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The U.S. military has elite teams specially trained to remove radioactive material from a conflict zone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

He takes a tiny bite of his taco and chews as if he’s afraid the stuff is radioactive.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman



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