radioactive

English

/ˌɹeɪdioʊˈaktɪv/, /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/

adj
Definitions
  • Exhibiting radioactivity.
  • (figurative) Dangerous and disgusting, particularly of people or ideas.

Etymology

Borrowed from French radioactif prefix from English active.

Origin

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active

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