polonium

/pəˈləʊni.əm/ /pəˈloʊni.əm/

Meanings

noun

A rare, highly radioactive chemical element (symbol Po) with atomic number 84.

Examples :

"Because of its extreme radioactivity and toxicity, working with polonium requires specialized equipment and strict safety protocols. "

Related Words

radioactivity noun

/ˌreɪdioʊækˈtɪvɪti/ /ˌreɪdiːoʊækˈtɪvɪti/

Spontaneous emission of ionizing radiation as a consequence of a nuclear reaction, or directly from the breakdown of an unstable nucleus.

"The old watch contained radium, which caused its hands to glow in the dark due to radioactivity. "

specialized verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

"The chef specialized his menu, separating the vegetarian dishes from the meat dishes. "

radioactive noun

/ˌɹeɪdioʊˈaktɪv/ /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/

Any radioactive substance.

"The radioactive was carefully stored in a lead-lined container at the science lab. "

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

element noun

/ˈɛlɪmənt/

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

"Letters are the elements of written language."

extreme noun

/ɛkˈstɹiːm/ /ɪkˈstɹim/

The greatest or utmost point, degree or condition.

"The extreme of the workday was the three-hour meeting. "

equipment noun

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

"The camping equipment was essential for a successful weekend trip. "

toxicity noun

/tɒkˈsɪsəti/

The quality or degree of being toxic.

"The constant negativity and hurtful gossip in the office created a high level of toxicity. "

protocols noun

/ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒls/ /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑls/

The minutes, or official record, of a negotiation or transaction; especially a document drawn up officially which forms the legal basis for subsequent agreements based on it.

"The lawyer carefully reviewed the protocols from the previous negotiation to understand the exact agreements made before drafting the final contract. "

working noun

/ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɝkɪŋ/

(usually in the plural) Operation; action.

"The construction crew's working on the new school building is going smoothly. "

chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

"The scientist studied the chemical composition of the soil sample. "

requires verb

/ɹɪˈkwaɪəz/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹz/

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

"The teacher requires students to submit their essays by Friday. "