radioactive
BrE /ˈreɪ.dɪ.ə.kətɪv/ AmE /ˈreɪ.di.oʊ.kə.tɪv/
adjective en → es
emitting or relating to the emission of radioactive rays or particles
radioactivo, radiactivo
- a radioactive substance
Collocations radioactive waste · radioactive material
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The plant is contaminated with radioactive substances.
La planta está contaminada con sustancias radioactivas.
used in or relating to medical treatment using radiation
radiológico, de radioterapia
- a radioactive treatment
Collocations radioactive therapy · radioactive medicine
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She underwent a course of radioactive treatment.
Ella recibió un curso de tratamiento radiológico.