radiogenic

[ rey-dee-oh-jen-ik ]

adjective

1. Physics. produced by radioactive decay:

   radiogenic lead; radiogenic heat.

2. having qualities or characteristics that broadcast well; suitable for presentation on the radio.

radiogenic

/ ˌreɪdɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪk /

adjective

1. produced or caused by radioactive decay

   radiogenic heat

   a radiogenic element

radiogenic

/ rā′dē-ō-jĕn′ĭk /

1. Being a stable element that is product of radioactive decay. For example, carbon 12 is often radiogenic, having been produced by radioactive decay of carbon 14.
2. Relating to the relation between radiogenic and radioactive elements, especially as a means of determining the age of objects, as in radiometric dating .

Word History and Origins

Origin of radiogenic¹

First recorded in 1925–30; radio- + -genic

Example Sentences

His fireside chats brought his reassuring “radiogenic” voice to millions of Americans still suffering from the Great Depression.

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