radioactive
adjective/ˌreɪdioʊˈæktɪv/
Frequency rank: #5,915 most common English word
Meaning
Emitting radiation due to the decay of unstable atomic nuclei.
Example sentence
Scientists must handle radioactive materials with extreme caution to protect themselves from harmful radiation.
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