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Definition for radioprotector

Noun
radioprotector
  1. (chemistry) a substance, such as potassiuma soft, waxy, silvery reactive metal that is never found unbound in nature; an element (symbol K) with an atomic number of 19 and atomic weight of 39.0983. The symbol is derived from the Latin kalium. iodide, that provides some protectionprocess of keeping safe against the harmful effects of radiationThe shooting forth of anything from a point or surface, like the diverging rays of light; as, the radiation of heat.
Related terms
  • radioprotectionAny form of protection against the harmful effects of ionizing radiation
  • radioprotective
  • radioresistanceAny form of resistance that an organism has to protect itself against the harmful effects of ionizing radiation

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