iodine-131

noun

The radioactive isotope of iodine, 13153I, having a half-life of eight days; used as a medical tracer

Meanings

nouniodine-131 (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe radioactive isotope of iodine, 13153I, having a half-life of eight days; used as a medical tracer

    Synonyms: radioiodine

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe radioactive isotope of iodine, 13153I, having a half-life of eight days; used as a medical tracer

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