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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



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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

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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