radioisotope
pronunciation
How to pronounce radioisotope in British English:
UK [ˌreɪdiəʊˈaɪsətəʊp]
How to pronounce radioisotope in American English:
US [ˌreɪdioʊˈaɪsətoʊp]
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- Noun:
- a radioactive isotope of an element; produced either naturally or artificially
Word Origin
- radioisotope (n.)
- 1946, from radio-, comb. form of radiation, + isotope.
Example
- 1. A radioisotope power source will provide heat and electric power to the rover .
- 2. Radioisotope gauges for industrial prosses measurements .
- 3. Practice of radiopharmaceuticals and radioisotope therapy in nuclear medicine .
- 4. Practice of radiopharmaceuticals & radioisotope therapy in nuclear medicine .
- 5. The team just unveiled a new photovoltaic energy conversion system that can be powered by heat , the sun 's rays , a hydrocarbon fuel , or a decaying radioisotope .