radiochemical

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English

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Etymology

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From radio- +‎ chemical.

Adjective

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radiochemical (not comparable)

  1. (physics, chemistry) Of or pertaining to radiochemistry
  2. (physics, chemistry) Describing a chemical change that is the result of ionizing radiation

Noun

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radiochemical (plural radiochemicals)

  1. (chemistry) Any compound containing one of more atoms of a radioactive isotope; a radiolabel or radiotracer