radium
noun/ˈreɪdiəm/
Frequency rank: #15,749 most common English word
Meaning
a radioactive metallic element discovered by Marie Curie, used in cancer treatment and research.
Example sentence
Scientists discovered that radium emits powerful radiation that can be used in medical treatments.
Synonyms & related words
- ra
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