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radiogenic

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ra·di·o·ge·nic  (rd--jnk)
adj.
Relating to or caused by radioactivity.

radiogenic [ˌreɪdɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪk]
adj
(Physics / Nuclear Physics) produced or caused by radioactive decay a radiogenic element radiogenic heat

radiogenic  (rd--jnk)
1. Being a stable element that is product of radioactive decay. For example, carbon 12 is often radiogenic, having been produced by radioactive decay of carbon 14.
2. Relating to the relation between radiogenic and radioactive elements, especially as a means of determining the age of objects, as in radiometric dating.


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