How to Pronounce "radioisotope"
word
ˌreɪdioʊˈaɪsəˌtoʊp
ray-dee-oh-EYE-suh-tohp
ˌreɪdiəʊˈaɪsətəʊp
ray-dee-oh-EYE-suh-tohp
Definition
A radioisotope is an atom with an unstable nucleus that gives off radiation as it changes to a more stable form. Radioisotopes are used in medicine, industry, and research.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌreɪdioʊˈaɪsəˌtoʊp
British English
ˌreɪdiəʊˈaɪsətəʊp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ray-dee-oh-EYE-suh-tohp
UK
ray-dee-oh-EYE-suh-tohp
Listen in Context
A radioisotope can help doctors find diseases in the body.
Scientists use radioisotopes to study plants and animals.
A radioisotope gives off energy called radiation.
Doctors sometimes inject a radioisotope to track how organs work.