radiolead

/ˈreɪdioʊlɛd/

Definitions

1. noun

A radioactive isotope that is used to create a radioactive source for a self-powered radiation detector.

“The manufacturer used a radiolead in the new radiation detector for increased accuracy.”

Synonyms

  • radioactive source
  • self-powered detector

Antonyms

  • non-radioactive source
  • passive detector