radiochemistry

[ rey-dee-oh-kem-uh-stree ]

noun

1. the chemical study of radioactive elements, both natural and artificial, and their use in the study of chemical processes.

radiochemistry

/ ˌreɪdɪəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ /

noun

1. the chemistry of radioactive elements and their compounds

radiochemistry

/ rā′dē-ō-kĕm′ĭ-strē /

1. The scientific study of the chemical behavior of radioactive materials.

Derived Forms

• ˌradioˈchemist, noun
• ˌradioˈchemical, adjective

Other Words From

• radi·o·chemist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of radiochemistry¹

First recorded in 1900–05; radio- + chemistry

Example Sentences

Washington’s Center for Strategic and International Studies said satellite imagery of North Korea’s Yongbyon nuclear site from 12 April showed five specialised railcars near its uranium enrichment facility and radiochemistry laboratory.

From The Guardian

Work continues daily in the country’s radiochemistry lab near Yongbyon, where plutonium for new bombs is extracted from spent fuel rods.

From Washington Post

Graduate students in WSU’s radiochemistry program typically have their tuition paid for, and they’re coveted by employers before they even graduate, Wall said.

From Seattle Times

In no time, Seaborg became one of the Rad Lab’s reigning radiochemistry experts while also serving as Lewis’s personal research assistant.

From Literature

Cat litter has been used for decades in radiochemistry labs and nuclear facilities to stabilize certain radwastes, like liquid scintillation solutions, evaporator bottoms, and other materials that have nitrate salts in solution.

From Forbes