radiochemistry

American  

[rey-dee-oh-kem-uh-stree] / ˌreɪ di oʊˈkɛm ə stri /

noun

1. the chemical study of radioactive elements, both natural and artificial, and their use in the study of chemical processes.

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radiochemistry British  

/ ˌreɪdɪəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ /

noun

1. the chemistry of radioactive elements and their compounds

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radiochemistry Scientific  

/ rā′dē-ō-kĕm′ĭ-strē /

1. The scientific study of the chemical behavior of radioactive materials.

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Other Word Forms

• radiochemical adjective
• radiochemist noun

Etymology

Origin of radiochemistry

First recorded in 1900–05; radio- + chemistry

Example Sentences

Crucially, the license allows Atomic Alchemy to begin initial commercial sales from its radiochemistry laboratory in Idaho, introducing a new revenue stream for the company, which remains in the pre-revenue stage.

From Barron's

Crucially, the license allows Atomic Alchemy to begin initial commercial sales from its radiochemistry laboratory in Idaho, introducing a new revenue stream for the company, which remains in the pre-revenue stages.

From Barron's

Washington’s Center for Strategic and International Studies said satellite imagery of North Korea’s Yongbyon nuclear site from 12 April showed five specialised railcars near its uranium enrichment facility and radiochemistry laboratory.

From The Guardian

Work continues daily in the country’s radiochemistry lab near Yongbyon, where plutonium for new bombs is extracted from spent fuel rods.

From Washington Post

Graduate students in WSU’s radiochemistry program typically have their tuition paid for, and they’re coveted by employers before they even graduate, Wall said.

From Seattle Times