radiological
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or concerning radiology or the equipment used in radiology
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of, relating to, or involving radioactive materials
radiological warfare
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of radiological
First recorded in 1905–10; radiolog(y) + -ical
Example Sentences
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A Met Police chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear team was seen near the park's bandstand on Friday and police divers were spotted near the Round Pond ornamental lake.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
Both contain vast inventories of radiological materials, such as cesium-137, which could be dispersed during an accident over vast areas, exposing tens of thousands of people, including in nearby Gulf states, to potentially life-threatening radiation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 1, 2026
Hazardous chemicals and low-level radiological contamination were identified, prompting the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2025
Tutankhamun died aged 18 or 19 between 1323 and 1324 BC, with genetic and radiological studies suggesting malaria combined with a bone disorder as his cause of death.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2025
The possibility of a containment breach in unit 2 combined with a meltdown in the unit 4 fuel pool was a radiological nightmare.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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