radiological

[ rey-dee-uh-loj-i-kuhl ]

/ ˌreɪ di əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl /

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adjective

of or relating to radiology.

involving radioactive materials: radiological warfare.

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Also ra·di·o·log·ic

[rey-dee-uh-loj-ik] /ˌreɪ di əˈlɒdʒ ɪk/ .

Origin of radiological

First recorded in 1905–10; radiolog(y) + -ical

OTHER WORDS FROM radiological

ra·di·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby radiological

radiolabel, radioland, radiolarian, radiolocation, radiolocator, radiological, radiology, radiolucent, radioluminescence, radiolysis, radioman

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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 News
There 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 Review
If 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 Review
It’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 News

The 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. Hines
There is a pathological laboratory in the hospital as well as an electrical and radiological one.
Montreal 1535-1914, Volume II (of 2)|William Henry Atherton
Garson had long favored an all-out radiological attack, employing every nuclear weapon the country could muster.
Way of a Rebel|Walter M. Miller
They would deliver radiological death to Eurasian coastal cities, and cause the Soviets to retaliate.
Way of a Rebel|Walter M. Miller
Shortening bread—big plans, something special, a radiological death-dish for the world.
Way of a Rebel|Walter M. Miller

British Dictionary definitions for radiological

radiological

/ (ˌreɪdɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) /

adjective

of, relating to, or concerning radiology or the equipment used in radiology

of, relating to, or involving radioactive materialsradiological warfare

Derived forms of radiological

radiologically, adverb

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