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radioactive
UK /ˌɹeɪdiəʊˈaktɪv/ US /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/
adj 2noun 1
Collocations
5(adj.)
VERBS
be | become | remain
ADV
dangerously, highly | slightly
Definitions
adj
1
Exhibiting radioactivity.
As a matter of fact many of our best drinking waters have all sorts of unspecified qualities. Burton water, for example, is radioactive by Beetham's standards up to the ninth degree.
Today, no one would intentionally smear radioactive materials on their face, but in 1933, the dangers of radioactivity were not yet fully understood.
2
Dangerous and disgusting, particularly of people or ideas.
Even sleazy tactics and his radioactive mouth may not be able to contain this debacle.
It was as though he was possessed of an invisible aura repelling incoming bodies. ‘Look. No one wants to be associated with him now. He’s become radioactive.’
noun
1
Any radioactive substance.
Any ship nearby will receive a lethal dose of gamma rays, neutrons, and other radioactives.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
Antonyms
- nonradioactive
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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As a matter of fact many of our best drinking waters have all sorts of unspecified qualities. Burton water, for example, is radioactive by Beetham's standards up to the ninth degree.
Wiktionary02
Today, no one would intentionally smear radioactive materials on their face, but in 1933, the dangers of radioactivity were not yet fully understood.
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Even sleazy tactics and his radioactive mouth may not be able to contain this debacle.
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Any ship nearby will receive a lethal dose of gamma rays, neutrons, and other radioactives.
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Another interesting source of energy is the heat that can be recovered from radioactive waste material.
Tatoeba · #3152306
The infant has been exposed to radioactive rays.
Tatoeba · #43515Usage Notes
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