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radioactivity

[rey-dee-oh-ak-tiv-i-tee] / ˌreɪ di oʊ ækˈtɪv ɪ ti /


NOUN
radiation
Synonyms


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But the presence of heavily armed soldiers, security checkpoints, and signs warning of radioactivity are anything but ordinary.

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

That process releases huge amounts of energy, no carbon emissions and limited radioactivity.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 18, 2025

"Three hours before the scan, we inject patients with a tiny amount of radioactivity," explained consultant radiologist, Dr Randeep Kulshrestha.

From BBC Feb. 26, 2025

The Cabrera Services report noted the radioactivity at the Albany Bulb is consistent with other landfills that accept construction debris, which may contain naturally radioactive material, such as granite.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 2, 2024

This purple glow was due to the enormous radioactivity of the gases.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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