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radioisotope

/ˌreɪdioʊˈɪsoʊtɒp/ noun · British & US
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What does radioisotope mean?

noun

A radioactive isotope of an element, especially one that is used in medicine or industry.

Example

"The scientist studied the properties of the radioisotope to understand its potential applications."

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