radioactive waste — Waste material that contains radioactive substances and poses potential harm to living organisms
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Waste material that contains radioactive substances and poses potential harm to living organisms
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌreɪdioʊˈæktɪv weɪst/
Korean meaning: 방사성 물질을 포함하여 생물체에 잠재적 해를 끼칠 수 있는 폐기물
Korean pronunciation: 레이디오**액**티브 **웨이**스트
Example Sentences
- The superhero's origin story involved accidentally falling into radioactive waste, but thankfully he only gained superpowers instead of extra limbs.
- Countries are developing underground facilities to safely store radioactive waste for thousands of years.
- The scientist joked that his glowing coffee mug wasn't radioactive waste, just really strong espresso.
radioactive waste
NOUN//ˌreɪdioʊˈæktɪv weɪst//
Waste material that contains radioactive substances and poses potential harm to living organisms
Waste material that contains radioactive substances and poses potential harm to living organisms
Handle radioactive waste without haste, then safely enjoy lunch's taste!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
radioactive는 라틴어 radius(광선)와 active(활동적인)의 합성어로 '광선을 방출하는'이라는 의미이고, waste는 라틴어 vastus(황무지)에서 유래되어 '버려진 것'을 의미합니다.
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📝Examples
“The superhero's origin story involved accidentally falling into radioactive waste, but thankfully he only gained superpowers instead of extra limbs.”
“Countries are developing underground facilities to safely store radioactive waste for thousands of years.”
“The scientist joked that his glowing coffee mug wasn't radioactive waste, just really strong espresso.”
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