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radioactive

[ray-dee-oh-ak-tiv] / ˌreɪ di oʊˈæk tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
active
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These naturally occurring radioactive forms of elements decay at predictable rates, making them valuable tools for identifying events deep in Earth's environmental history.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

Trees absorb carbon from the atmosphere during photosynthesis, including small amounts of radioactive carbon known as radiocarbon.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

This suggests that at least some of the radioactive debris produced by the Chornobyl disaster is more chemically stable than researchers previously believed.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

However, the researchers emphasize that their findings should not be interpreted as evidence that Chornobyl's radioactive contamination is becoming harmless.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

And it only holds on to radioactive isotopes if they are similar to elements it needs.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland


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