radium
Pronunciation:
/ˈɹeɪ.dɪ.əm//ˈɹeɪ.di.əm/noun
Definitions
The chemical element (symbol Ra) with an atomic number of 88. It is a soft, shiny and silvery radioactive alkaline earth metal.
A type of cloth woven from silk or synthetic yarn, often with a shiny appearance.
verb
Definitions
To treat (a tumour, etc.) with radium.
Synonyms:radiumize