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radiochromatogram

noun ra·dio·chro·mato·gram \ ˌrā-dē-ō-krō-ˈma-tə-ˌgram , -krə- \

Definition of radiochromatogram

: a chromatogram revealing one or more radioactive substances

First Known Use of radiochromatogram

1951

Medical Dictionary

radiochromatogram

noun ra·dio·chro·mato·gram \ -krō-ˈmat-ə-ˌgram, -krə- \

medical Definition of radiochromatogram

: a chromatogram revealing one or more radioactive substances

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