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radioisotop

German → American English

American English

radioisotop

Ein instabiles Isotop, das radioaktive Strahlung aussendet.

In der Medizin werden Radioisotope zur Diagnose und Therapie eingesetzt.

Use Radioisotop in scientific or medical contexts; in everyday German, people often say radioaktives Isotop. It is a masculine noun: das Radioisotop, plural die Radioisotope.

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Radioisotop" mean in English?
It means "radioisotope" or "radioactive isotope".
Is "Radioisotop" the same as "radioaktives Isotop"?
Yes, they refer to the same concept, though "radioaktives Isotop" is a more descriptive phrase.
What is the plural of "Radioisotop" in German?
The plural is "Radioisotope".