radium

/ˈɹeɪ.dɪ.əm/ /ˈɹeɪ.di.əm/

Meanings

noun

The chemical element (symbol Ra) with an atomic number of 88. It is a soft, shiny and silvery radioactive alkaline earth metal.

Examples :

"The scientist studied the properties of radium to understand its radioactivity. "

noun

A type of cloth woven from silk or synthetic yarn, often with a shiny appearance.

Examples :

"The dancer's dress was made of flowing radium, catching the light with every move. "

material appearance

verb

To treat (a tumour, etc.) with radium.

Examples :

"The doctor decided to radium the cancerous growth on the patient's arm. "

medicine science

Related Words

properties noun

/ˈpɹɒpətiz/ /ˈpɹɑpɚtiz/

Something that is owned.

"Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual property (rights over artistic creations, inventions, etc.)."

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. "

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

cancerous adjective

/kænsəɹəs/

Relating to or affected with cancer.

"The doctor confirmed the growth was cancerous, requiring immediate treatment. "

radioactive noun

/ˌɹeɪdioʊˈaktɪv/ /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/

Any radioactive substance.

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

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."

appearance noun

/əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/

The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.

"His sudden appearance surprised me."

catching verb

/ˈkætʃɪŋ/

(heading) To capture, overtake.

""The runner is catching the leader in the last lap of the race." "

alkaline noun

/ˈæl.kəl.aɪn/ /ˈæl.kə.laɪn/

An alkaline battery.

"My grandfather uses an alkaline battery in his flashlight. "

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

synthetic noun

/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/

A synthetic compound.

"The scientist studied the properties of the synthetic fiber. "

chemical noun

/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

Any specific chemical element or chemical compound or alloy.

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