radioelement

noun

ra·​dio·​el·​e·​ment ˌrā-dē-ō-ˈe-lə-mənt How to pronounce radioelement (audio)
: a radioactive element

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of radioelement was in 1903

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“Radioelement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radioelement. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

radioelement

noun
ra·​dio·​el·​e·​ment -ˈel-ə-mənt How to pronounce radioelement (audio)
: a radioactive element whether formed naturally or produced artificially compare radioisotope
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