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My time inside there was very short compared to the amount of time it took to take on and take off this suit and to test me for how much radioactivity I have.
William Scranton

Meaning of "radioactivity" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RADIOACTIVITY

radioactivity  [ˌreɪdɪəʊækˈtɪvɪtɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RADIOACTIVITY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Radioactivity is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RADIOACTIVITY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

radioactivity

Radioactive decay

Radioactive decay, also known as nuclear decay or radioactivity, is the process by which a nucleus of an unstable atom loses energy by emitting ionizing radiation. A material that spontaneously emits this kind of radiation—which includes the emission of alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays—is considered radioactive. Radioactive decay is a stochastic process at the level of single atoms, in that, according to quantum theory, it is impossible to predict when a particular atom will decay. However, the chance that a given atom will decay is constant over time. For a large number of atoms, the decay rate for the collection is computable from the measured decay constants of the nuclides. There are many different types of radioactive decay. A decay, or loss of energy, results when an atom with one type of nucleus, called the parent radionuclide, transforms into an atom with a nucleus in a different state, or to a different nucleus containing different numbers of protons and neutrons. Either of these products is named the daughter nuclide.

Definition of radioactivity in the English dictionary

The definition of radioactivity in the dictionary is the spontaneous emission of radiation from atomic nuclei. The radiation can consist of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RADIOACTIVITY


activity
ækˈtɪvɪtɪ
captivity
kæpˈtɪvɪtɪ
conductivity
ˌkɒndʌkˈtɪvɪtɪ
connectivity
ˌkɒnɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ
creativity
ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvɪtɪ
hyperactivity
ˌhaɪpərækˈtɪvɪtɪ
inactivity
ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪtɪ
insensitivity
ɪnˌsensɪˈtɪvɪtɪ
interactivity
ˌɪntərækˈtɪvɪtɪ
nativity
nəˈtɪvɪtɪ
negativity
ˌnɛɡəˈtɪvɪtɪ
positivity
ˌpɒzɪˈtɪvɪtɪ
productivity
ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvɪtɪ
reactivity
ˌriːækˈtɪvɪtɪ
reflectivity
ˌriːflɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ
relativity
ˌrɛləˈtɪvɪtɪ
resistivity
ˌriːzɪsˈtɪvɪtɪ
selectivity
sɪˌlɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ
sensitivity
ˌsɛnsɪˈtɪvɪtɪ
superconductivity
ˌsuːpəˌkɒndʌkˈtɪvɪtɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RADIOACTIVITY

radio-opaque
radioactivate
radioactivation
radioactive
radioactive dating
radioactive decay
radioactive series
radioactive tracer
radioactive waste
radioactively
radioautograph
radioautography
radiobiologic
radiobiological
radiobiologically
radiobiologist
radiobiology
radiocarbon
radiocarbon dating
radiochemical

WORDS THAT END LIKE RADIOACTIVITY

absorptivity
adaptivity
associativity
cooperativity
diffusivity
electronegativity
exclusivity
expressivity
extravehicular activity
festivity
gravity
hypersensitivity
inclusivity
motivity
objectivity
physical activity
special theory of relativity
subjectivity
thermal conductivity
transitivity
transmissivity

Synonyms and antonyms of radioactivity in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «radioactivity» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RADIOACTIVITY

Find out the translation of radioactivity to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of radioactivity from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «radioactivity» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

放射性
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

radiactividad
570 millions of speakers

English

radioactivity
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रेडियोधर्मिता
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

النشاط الإشعاعي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

радиоактивность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

radioatividade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

তেজস্ক্রিয়তা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

radioactivité
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Radioaktif
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Radioaktivität
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

放射能
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

방사능
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Radioaktivitas
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phóng xạ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கதிரியக்கம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

किरणोत्सर्गी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

radyoaktivite
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

radioattività
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

radioaktywność
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

радіоактивність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

radioactivitate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ραδιενέργεια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

radioaktiwiteit
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

radioaktivitet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

radioaktivitet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of radioactivity

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RADIOACTIVITY»

The term «radioactivity» is quite widely used and occupies the 39.476 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RADIOACTIVITY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about radioactivity

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QUOTES WITH «RADIOACTIVITY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word radioactivity.
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William Scranton
My time inside there was very short compared to the amount of time it took to take on and take off this suit and to test me for how much radioactivity I have.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RADIOACTIVITY»

Discover the use of radioactivity in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to radioactivity and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Radioactivity: Introduction and History: Introduction and ...
This book answers many questions for the student, teacher, and practitioner as to the origins, properties, detection and measurement, and applications of radioactivity.
Michael F. L'Annunziata, 2007
2
Radioactivity: A History of a Mysterious Science
This book tells the story of a new science that profoundly changed physics and chemistry, as well as areas such as medicine, geology, meteorology, archaeology, industry, politics, and popular culture.
Marjorie C. Malley, 2011
3
Radioactivity
But what does "radioactive" really mean? Radioactivity explains the science behind radiation; how radiation can create energy and cause destruction; and how it can save lives.
P. Andrew Karam, Ben P. Stein, 2009
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Handbook of Radioactivity Analysis
Authoritative reference providing the principles, practical techniques, and procedures for the accurate measurement of radioactivity.
Michael F. L'Annunziata, 2012
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Radioactivity: A Very Short Introduction
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.
Claudio Tuniz, 2012
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A Devotion to Their Science: Pioneer Women of Radioactivity
Contains 17 full biographies and 6 briefer accounts of most of the early women pioneers in the study of radioactivity.
‎1997
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Environmental Radioactivity from Natural, Industrial & ...
This Fourth Edition isa complete revision and extension of the classic work, reflecting major new developments and concerns as the Cold War ended, nuclear weapons began to be dismantled, and cleanup of the nuclear weapons facilities assumed ...
Merrill Eisenbud, Thomas F. Gesell, 1997
8
Radioactivity Radionuclides Radiation
The book is also suitable for students and professionals in the related disciplines of nuclear and radiochemistry, health physics, environmental sciences, nuclear and astrophysics.
Joseph Magill, Jean Galy, 2005
9
A Century of X-Rays and Radioactivity in Medicine: With ...
The focus of this book is on the historically more interesting early years of discovery, invention, diagnosis, therapy, dosimetry, risk, and protection.
R.F Mould, 1993
10
Radioactivity And Radioactive Decay
This book has been divided into four chapters Radioactivity and Isotopes, X-particles, Bdecay, Y Radiations. This book is very helpful for the students of Degree/Honours and post graduates.
D.K. Jha, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RADIOACTIVITY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term radioactivity is used in the context of the following news items.
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Radioactivity Detected in 2 Places at Czech Nuclear Plant
An official says low radioactivity has been unexpectedly detected in two places outside one of the two reactors at a Czech nuclear power plant. Temelin plant ... «ABC News, Jul 15»
2
Radioactivity testing at West Lake, Bridgeton to begin Monday
A new round of tests begins Monday to better understand the scope of the radioactive contamination in the West Lake and Bridgeton landfills. The Environmental ... «STLtoday.com, May 15»
3
Fukushima Radioactivity Detected on North American Shoreline
Scientists have for the first time detected small amounts of radioactivity from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear reactor accident in Japan in a seawater sample from ... «ABC News, Apr 15»
4
Tracking the Fukushima radioactivity plume across the Pacific
How long did it take a radioactive plume to travel the waters of the Pacific from Fukushima, Japan, to the shores of North America? The answer, according to a ... «Los Angeles Times, Dec 14»
5
Fire at Dounreay led to release of radioactivity
A fire in part of Dounreay's Prototype Fast Reactor (PFR) facility last month led to an "unauthorised release" of radioactivity into the environment. Dounreay Site ... «BBC News, Nov 14»
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Fukushima Radioactivity Detected off California Coast
Scientists monitoring effects along the west coast from Alaska to San Diego have found small amounts of radioactivity from the 2011 Fukushima power plant ... «FOX40, Nov 14»
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Radioactivity in Norway's reindeers hits high
Much higher levels of radioactivity than normal have been found among Norway's grazing animals, especially its reindeer population, a study revealed on ... «The Local.no, Oct 14»
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UVic researcher seeks citizen scientists for radioactivity monitoring …
A University of Victoria researcher is assembling a comprehensive coastal radioactivity monitoring program just as the amount of contaminated debris from the ... «Vancouver Sun, Sep 14»
9
Radioactive wild boar roaming the forests of Germany
Even though Saxony lies some 700 miles from Chernobyl, wind and rain carried the radioactivity across western Europe, and soil contamination was found even ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Sep 14»
10
How Atomic Particles Helped Solve A Wine Fraud Mystery
"We are looking for radioactivity in the wine," says Hubert. "Most of the time the collectors send me bottles of wine because they want to know if it is fake or not.". «NPR, Jun 14»

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