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radiochemist

radiochemist

9.9
A scientist who works with radioactive materials and nuclear reactions
  • noun
  • /ˌreɪdiəʊˈkɛmɪst/
  • Specialized
translation icon : radiocanémico
  • The company is hiring an experienced radiochemist to work on its nuclear waste management team.

Examples

  • As a radiochemist, she developed new ways to isolate radioactive isotopes for medical research.

  • Dr. Smith is a skilled radiochemist.

  • Marie Curie is one of the most renowned radiochemists in history.

  • Many radiochemists work in nuclear research.

  • Ellen Gleditsch, a renowned radiochemist, established the half-life of radium, contributing significantly to nuclear science.

  • Chester Mathis, a skilled radiochemist, collaborated with Dr. William Klunk to explore new treatments at the University of Pittsburgh.

  • Michael J. Welch, a prominent radiochemist at Washington University, focused on innovative methods for conducting nuclear studies.

Synonyms

nuclear chemist
vsradiochemist
  • Specialized
5.9

A scientist who studies chemical reactions in radioactive materials

is a practicing specialist focused on radioactive substances and processes

Surface Forms

radiochemist singular
radiochemists plural

Morphology

radiochemist = radio + chemist (semi-transparent) = radio + chemist

The compound transparently denotes a chemist related to 'radio-' topics, but 'radio' here is a scientific combining form meaning radiation/radioactivity rather than the common 'radio' device, which may confuse learners.

Etymology

Radiochemist combines radio (from Latin radius, meaning 'ray') and chemist, so a radiochemist is a chemist who works with substances that give off 'rays' or 'radiation'.