radioaktives
Translation
radioactive
Examples
Radioaktives Material muss sicher gelagert werden.
Radioactive material must be stored safely.
Das ist ein radioaktives Element.
This is a radioactive element.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + noun radioactive... Radioaktives Material ist gefährlich.
Similar Words
strahlend (radiating); Antonyms: stabil (stable), inaktiv (inactive)
Etymology
Composed of 'Radio-' (from radiation) and 'aktiv' (active), a widely used international term.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'radio' being hyper-'active' and emitting rays. The '-es' ending typically modifies a neuter singular noun in the nominative or accusative case, e.g., 'ein radioaktives Element'.