nuclear chemist
- noun
- /ˈnjuːklɪər ˈkɛmɪst/
- Specialized
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químico nuclear
- Many nuclear chemists work in research laboratories.
Examples
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Many nuclear chemists contribute to advancements in medical imaging technology.
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After earning her PhD, she became a respected nuclear chemist at the national laboratory.
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The nuclear chemist explained the process of radioactive decay to the students.
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Dr. Smith is a nuclear chemist at the university.
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A nuclear chemist studies the chemical reactions of radioactive elements to improve safety protocols.
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The nuclear chemist presented her findings on the behavior of isotopes in nuclear waste management.
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At the university, the nuclear chemist teaches students about the methods used in analyzing nuclear materials.
Synonyms
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A scientist who studies chemicals and how they react
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A scientist who studies substances and works in a lab
A scientist who works with radioactive materials and nuclear reactions
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'nuclear' (relating to atomic nuclei or radioactive processes) with 'chemist' (a scientist specializing in chemistry), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it denotes a chemist working on nuclear-related chemistry. This adjective+noun specialization pattern is common and compositional across languages, making the expression predictable and transparent.
Etymology
Nuclear chemist combines nuclear, the tiny centre of an atom and the energy inside it, and chemist, a scientist who studies chemicals. Picture a scientist working with atoms and radioactive material and sometimes splitting a nucleus, and you will see why the phrase means 'a chemist who specializes in the study of radioactive elements and nuclear reactions'.