Definition of Radiogenic

1. Adjective. Of, pertaining to, or caused by radioactivity ¹

2. Adjective. (rare) Particularly suited to radio broadcasting ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Radiogenic

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Radiogenic

1. 1. Producing rays of any sort, especially electromagnetic rays. 2. Caused by x-or gamma rays. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Radiogenic

radioerbium
radioethanol
radioeuropium
radioflash
radiofluorine
radiofrequency
radiofrequency plugging
radiofrequency pulse
radiofrequency trapping
radiogadolinium
radiogalaxies
radiogalaxy
radiogallium
radiogenesis
radiogenetics
radiogenic (current term)
radiogenics
radiogeology
radiogermanium
radioglaciology
radiogold
radiogold colloid
radiogolds
radiogoniometer
radiogoniometers
radiogoniometry
radiogram
radiograms
radiograph
radiographed

Literary usage of Radiogenic

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Fluid Flow Through Faults and Fractures in Argillaceous Formations by Nuclear Energy Agency (1998)
"8), Pb isotope compositions of MSL pyrite spheroids are less radiogenic than MSL ... The radiogenic Pb of cubic pyrites, crystallized in tension gashes and ..."

2. Assessment of the Scientific Information for the Radiation Exposure by Brer, National Research Council (2005)
"Because RECA legislation covers both nonmalignant and malignant radiogenic diseases, RESEP is consistent with the overall intent of the amended RECA in not ..."

3. Paleohydrogeological Methods and Their Applications: Proceedings of an NEA by OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (1993)
"These examples demonstrate the utility of the radiogenic isotopes, particularly 87Sr, in delineating flow systems and in assessing degrees of water-rock ..."

4. Abstracts of the Eighth International Conference on Geochronology by Marvin A. Lanphere, G. Brent Dalrymple, Brent D. Turrin (1994)
"The fate of this radiogenic Os is at present poorly constrained. This Os, if removed from the oceanic crust in subduction zones, could lead to radiogenic Os ..."

5. Building Public Trust: Actions to Respond to the Report of the Advisory by DIANE Publishing Company (1997)
"In September of 1996, the Department of Veterans Affairs proposed to include all forms of cancer in the list of diseases recognized as radiogenic. ..."

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