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radioactivity

noun
ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

Meaning

The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.

Example Sentences

Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.

Synonyms

radiation, emission, nuclear decay

Antonyms

stability, inertness, non-reactivity

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