radiostrontium
/ˌreɪdioʊˈstrɑntiəm/
noun
- A radioactive form of the element strontium, especially strontium-90, which is produced in nuclear reactions and can be dangerous to living things because it collects in bones.
- After the nuclear accident, scientists measured the amount of radiostrontium in the soil.
- The lab tested the water for radiostrontium to make sure it was safe to drink.
- Radiostrontium can enter the food chain through contaminated grass eaten by cows.