radiosynthesis

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noun

The automated production of radioactive compounds.

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Meanings

nounradiosynthesis (countable and uncountable, plural radiosyntheses)

plural radiosyntheses

  1. countableuncountableThe automated production of radioactive compounds.
  2. countableuncountablebiologyThe biological synthesis of biochemicals through harnessing ionizing radiation, akin to photosynthesis, chemosynthesis, electrosynthesis.

Origin

From radio- + synthesis.

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APA

radiosynthesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/radiosynthesis

MLA

“radiosynthesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/radiosynthesis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “radiosynthesis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/radiosynthesis.

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