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We found 4 definitions of radioisotope from 4 different sources.
NounPlural: radioisotopes |
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radioisotope - a radioactive isotope of an element; produced either naturally or artificially | ||
isotope one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number but with different numbers of neutrons | ||
tracer ammunition whose flight can be observed by a trail of smoke | ||
label trade name of a company that produces musical recordings; "the artists and repertoire department of a recording label is responsible for finding new talent" | ||
iodine-131 heavy radioactive isotope of iodine with a half-life of 8 days; used in a sodium salt to diagnose thyroid disease and to treat goiter |