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radiochemical

radiochemical

8.1
A chemical labeled with a radioactive atom used in research or medicine
  • noun
  • /ˌreɪdiəˈkɛmɪkəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : radiocanémico
  • Hospitals use radiochemicals in certain diagnostic imaging procedures.

Examples

  • The scientist added a radiochemical to the solution to monitor the reaction.

  • Many radiochemicals are used in cancer treatment.

  • Proper handling of a radiochemical is essential to ensure laboratory safety.

  • The lab specializes in radiochemical analysis.

  • Hospitals use radiochemical substances to enhance images in diagnostic imaging procedures.

  • The scientist added a radiochemical to the solution to track the progress of the chemical reaction.

  • Many radiochemicals are important in research for developing new medical treatments.

Synonyms

radioactive material
vsradiochemical
  • Specialized
16 5.1

A substance that gives off invisible energy that can harm people and animals

is a chemical substance used in research or medicine rather than any radioactive matter
tracer
vsradiochemical
  • Specialized
2 6.7

A small radioactive substance injected to show how blood or organs work

is a chemical term that covers more uses outside body studies
radiopharmaceutical
vsradiochemical
  • Specialized
8.3

A drug that contains a small radioactive substance used to find or treat illness with medical scans

is a broader chemical used in research or medicine rather than only a drug
radiotracer
vsradiochemical
  • Specialized
6.6

A small radioactive substance doctors or scientists inject to show how parts of the body work

is a general chemical used in research or medicine rather than only for tracking

Surface Forms

radiochemical singular
radiochemicals plural

Morphology

radiochemical = chemical (semi-transparent) = radio + chemical + radio

Formed by prefixation (radio- + chemical); the intended meaning ('a chemically-related radioactive substance') is regular but requires knowledge that radio- here signals radioactivity rather than broadcasting.

Etymology

A radiochemical is a chemical that contains or is marked by radio- 'radiation' so scientists can follow where it goes in a reaction or in the body. That is why radiochemicals are used as radioactive tools in research and in certain medical imaging tests.