radiolabel

/rɑːdiəˈleɪbəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A radioactive atom or molecule that has been artificially tagged with a radioactive isotope for use in scientific research, especially in the study of chemical reactions and biological processes.

“The scientist used radiolabels to track the movement of molecules in the cell.”

Synonyms

  • isotope
  • tracer

Antonyms

  • nonradioactive
  • stable