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radiophosphorus

[ rey-dee-oh-fos-fer-uhs ]

noun

, Chemistry.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of radiophosphorus1

First recorded in 1935–40; radio- + phosphorous
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Example Sentences

Without radiophosphorus, such an experiment would be impossible.

If the white-cell count begins to go up ominously, there is still plenty of time for a dose of radiophosphorus to be flown to the Gulf Coast.

If radiophosphorus is good for these leukemias, in which the white cells become predominant, it is even better for polycythemia vera, in which the red cells get too numerous.

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