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containing or relating to a dangerous form of energy produced by nuclear reactions
- Radioactive isotopes are used in medical imaging for diagnostic purposes.
- Exposure to radioactive materials can pose serious health risks, including radiation sickness and cancer.
- Nuclear power plants generate electricity by harnessing the heat produced by radioactive decay.
- Radioactive waste must be carefully stored and disposed of to prevent environmental contamination.
- Geiger counters are used to detect and measure levels of radioactive contamination.
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