how to pronounce radioactive
/ˌɹɛɪ.di.əʊˈæk.tɪv/
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radioactive is pronounced in five syllables
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An example use of radioactive in a speech by a native speaker of british english:
“… munitions and radioactive waste …”
meanings of radioactive
adjective:
- Dangerous and disgusting, particularly of people or ideas.
- Exhibiting radioactivity.
noun:
- Any radioactive substance.
radioactive frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR
the word radioactive occurs in english on average 8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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