Radium

usgb/ˈreɪdiəm/
noun

A shiny chemical element with the symbol Ra that is radioactive and gives off heat and light.

Marie Curie won a Nobel Prize for her research on radium.
Visual representation of "radium" - A shiny chemical element with the symbol Ra that is radioactive and gives off heat and light.

Often appears as...

  • radium therapy
  • radium treatment

Usage tips

Technical

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "radium"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Scientific Importance

Radium is historically significant in science, especially in studies about radioactivity.

Illustration for Scientific Importance
The discovery of radium led to significant advancements in nuclear physics.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Medical Usage

Radium has applications in medicine, particularly in the treatment of cancer.

Illustration for Medical Usage
Her grandmother underwent radium treatment for breast cancer.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Radioactive Caution

Remember, radium is radioactive, which means it should be mentioned with caution and awareness of its hazards.

Illustration for Radioactive Caution
Due to its radioactivity, radium must be handled with extreme care in labs.
Visual representation of the word "Radium"

Never forget "Radium"

Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google PlayGet it from MicrosoftGet it on AppGallery
Chrome

WordUp Chrome Extension

As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.

Get Chrome Extension
Back to top