non-radioactive
|non-rad-i-o-ac-tive|
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/nɒnˌreɪdi.oʊˈæktɪv/
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/nɒnˌreɪdi.əʊˈæktɪv/
not emitting radiation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-radioactive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'radioactive' from 'radio-' meaning 'radiation' and 'active' meaning 'capable of action'.
Historical Evolution
'Non-radioactive' was formed by adding the prefix 'non-' to 'radioactive', a term that became common in the 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not capable of emitting radiation', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not emitting or involving the emission of ionizing radiation.
The material is non-radioactive and safe to handle.
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Last updated: 2025/02/15 11:16