ra·dio·chem·i·cal
-ˈkem-i-kəl 
: of, relating to, being, or using radiochemicals or the methods of radiochemistry
radiochemical analysis
radiochemical purity
: a chemical prepared with radioactive elements especially for medical research or application (as for use as a tracer in renal or heart function studies)
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“Radiochemical.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/radiochemical. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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