radiological
of or relating to radiology.
involving radioactive materials: radiological warfare.
Origin of radiological
1- Also ra·di·o·log·ic [rey-dee-uh-loj-ik] /ˌreɪ di əˈlɒdʒ ɪk/ .
Other words from radiological
- ra·di·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
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How to use radiological in a sentence
Certainly, the radiological assessments in sort of the worst case of wildfire could lead to a pretty significant release of radioactivity, not only affecting the workers onsite but also the offsite public.
Growing wildfire threats loom over the birthplace of the atomic bomb | James R. Riordon | June 6, 2022 | Science NewsThere are a lot of radiological scenarios of this kind now on the table.
What is the risk of a nuclear accident in Ukraine? A radiation expert speaks from Kyiv. | Jessica Hamzelou | March 25, 2022 | MIT Technology ReviewIf there was any damage to the spent fuel assemblies stored at Zaporizhzhia, it could result in an enormous radiological emergency, comparable to what happened in Chernobyl.
What is the risk of a nuclear accident in Ukraine? A radiation expert speaks from Kyiv. | Jessica Hamzelou | March 25, 2022 | MIT Technology ReviewIt’s important to recognize that even if a nuclear reactor is shut down … that core still requires cooling to prevent dangerous overheating of the fuel that could lead to fuel damage and potential radiological release.
Russia’s war in Ukraine raises nuclear risks, physicists warn | Emily Conover | March 7, 2022 | Science NewsThe helicopter is part of the agency’s Aerial Measuring System, which routinely performs radiological surveys before major events, including presidential inaugurations, Super Bowls, and New Year’s Eve celebrations in Las Vegas.
Nuclear security helicopter scours Boston Marathon route for radiation | Tim De Chant | October 8, 2021 | Ars Technica
Eniwetok offers an instance of the toughness of an animal population exposed both to direct and long-range radiological impact.
Atoms, Nature, and Man | Neal O. HinesThere is a pathological laboratory in the hospital as well as an electrical and radiological one.
Montreal 1535-1914, Volume II (of 2) | William Henry AthertonGarson had long favored an all-out radiological attack, employing every nuclear weapon the country could muster.
Way of a Rebel | Walter M. MillerThey would deliver radiological death to Eurasian coastal cities, and cause the Soviets to retaliate.
Way of a Rebel | Walter M. MillerShortening bread—big plans, something special, a radiological death-dish for the world.
Way of a Rebel | Walter M. Miller
British Dictionary definitions for radiological
/ (ˌreɪdɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) /
of, relating to, or concerning radiology or the equipment used in radiology
of, relating to, or involving radioactive materials: radiological warfare
Derived forms of radiological
- radiologically, adverb
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