HeyRuaHow to say “radioisotope” in Irish
- Irish:
- raidiseatóp
- English:
- radioisotope
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAD-ish-uh-tohp” /ˈɾˠad̪ʲɪʃət̪ˠoːpˠ/
- Plural:
- raidiseatóip (radioisotopes)
- Genitive singular:
- raidiseatóip, an raidiseatóip (e.g. leathré an raidiseatóip, the half-life of the radioisotope)
- Genitive plural:
- raidiseatóp, na raidiseatóp (e.g. úsáid na raidiseatóp, the use of the radioisotopes)
What does “raidiseatóp” mean?
- radioisotope
- An unstable form of a chemical element that gives off radiation as it decays.Also: radioactive isotope, radionuclide.
“Raidiseatóp” with the article
The plural of radioisotope in Irish is raidiseatóip. Here is raidiseatóp after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Raidiseatóp” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using raidiseatóp, the Irish word for radioisotope.
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Radioisotope in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for radioisotope?
The Irish for radioisotope is raidiseatóp (pronounced “RAD-ish-uh-tohp”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is raidiseatóip.
How do you pronounce raidiseatóp in Irish?
Raidiseatóp is said like “RAD-ish-uh-tohp” (IPA /ˈɾˠad̪ʲɪʃət̪ˠoːpˠ/).
What is the plural of radioisotope in Irish?
The plural of raidiseatóp is raidiseatóip; with the article, na raidiseatóip means “the radioisotopes”. The genitive plural is raidiseatóp, as in úsáid na raidiseatóp (the use of the radioisotopes).
How is raidiseatóp related to iseatóp?
Iseatóp means isotope in general; raidiseatóp is specifically a radioactive one, also described as iseatóp radaighníomhach.
