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radiological

[ rey-dee-uh-loj-i-kuhl ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to radiology.
  2. involving radioactive materials:

    radiological warfare.



radiological

/ ˌreɪdɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or concerning radiology or the equipment used in radiology
  2. of, relating to, or involving radioactive materials

    radiological warfare

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • ˌradioˈlogically, adverb
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Other Words From

  • ra·di·o·log·i·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of radiological1

First recorded in 1905–10; radiolog(y) + -ical
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Example Sentences

Certainly, the radiological assessments in sort of the worst case of wildfire could lead to a pretty significant release of radioactivity, not only affecting the workers onsite but also the offsite public.

There are a lot of radiological scenarios of this kind now on the table.

If there was any damage to the spent fuel assemblies stored at Zaporizhzhia, it could result in an enormous radiological emergency, comparable to what happened in Chernobyl.

It’s important to recognize that even if a nuclear reactor is shut down … that core still requires cooling to prevent dangerous overheating of the fuel that could lead to fuel damage and potential radiological release.

The helicopter is part of the agency’s Aerial Measuring System, which routinely performs radiological surveys before major events, including presidential inaugurations, Super Bowls, and New Year’s Eve celebrations in Las Vegas.

Eniwetok offers an instance of the toughness of an animal population exposed both to direct and long-range radiological impact.

There is a pathological laboratory in the hospital as well as an electrical and radiological one.

Garson had long favored an all-out radiological attack, employing every nuclear weapon the country could muster.

They would deliver radiological death to Eurasian coastal cities, and cause the Soviets to retaliate.

Shortening bread—big plans, something special, a radiological death-dish for the world.

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