Definition of Radioisotope (Radionuclide)

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Radioisotope (Radionuclide)

The term 'Radioisotope (Radionuclide)' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' An unstable isotope of an element that decays or disintegrates spontaneously, thereby emitting radiation. Approximately 5,000 natural and artificial radioisotopes have been identified. '.

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