radioactive isotope — An atom with an unstable nucleus that emits radiation as it decays to a more stable form
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An atom with an unstable nucleus that emits radiation as it decays to a more stable form
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌreɪdioʊˈæktɪv ˈaɪsətoʊp/
Korean meaning: 불안정한 원자핵을 가진 원자로, 더 안정한 형태로 변하면서 방사선을 방출하는 동위원소
Korean pronunciation: 레이디오**액**티브 **아이**서토프
Example Sentences
- The doctor injected a tiny amount of radioactive isotope to track the patient's thyroid function, promising it wouldn't turn him into a superhero.
- Scientists use radioactive isotopes to determine the age of ancient artifacts and fossils.
- The nuclear power plant accidentally released radioactive isotopes, causing nearby vegetables to glow suspiciously bright at the farmer's market.
radioactive isotope
NOUN//ˌreɪdioʊˈæktɪv ˈaɪsətoʊp//
An atom with an unstable nucleus that emits radiation as it decays to a more stable form
An atom with an unstable nucleus that emits radiation as it decays to a more stable form
This radioactive isotope breaks both prototype and stereotype!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Radio는 라틴어 'radius(광선)'에서, active는 라틴어 'activus(활동적인)'에서, isotope은 그리스어 'isos(같은) + topos(장소)'에서 유래되어, '같은 위치에서 방사선을 활발히 방출하는 원소'라는 의미를 갖게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The doctor injected a tiny amount of radioactive isotope to track the patient's thyroid function, promising it wouldn't turn him into a superhero.”
“Scientists use radioactive isotopes to determine the age of ancient artifacts and fossils.”
“The nuclear power plant accidentally released radioactive isotopes, causing nearby vegetables to glow suspiciously bright at the farmer's market.”
“Medical researchers are developing new radioactive isotopes for targeted cancer therapy.”
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