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radiogenic
[ rey-dee-oh-jen-ik ]
adjective
- Physics. produced by radioactive decay:
radiogenic lead; radiogenic heat.
- having qualities or characteristics that broadcast well; suitable for presentation on the radio.
radiogenic
/ ˌreɪdɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪk /
adjective
- produced or caused by radioactive decay
a radiogenic element
radiogenic heat
radiogenic
/ rā′dē-ō-jĕn′ĭk /
- Being a stable element that is product of radioactive decay. For example, carbon 12 is often radiogenic, having been produced by radioactive decay of carbon 14.
- Relating to the relation between radiogenic and radioactive elements, especially as a means of determining the age of objects, as in radiometric dating .
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His fireside chats brought his reassuring “radiogenic” voice to millions of Americans still suffering from the Great Depression.
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