technetium

[US]/tɛkˈniːtiəm/
[UK]/tɛkˈniːʃəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a chemical element with symbol Tc and atomic number 43; a silvery-gray metal used in various applications, including medical imaging
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Phrases & Collocations

technetium isotope

technetium compound

technetium scan

technetium marker

technetium generator

technetium therapy

technetium radiopharmaceutical

technetium labeling

technetium analysis

technetium usage

Example Sentences

technetium is used in medical imaging.

scientists discovered technetium in the 1930s.

technetium has no stable isotopes.

researchers are studying technetium's properties.

technetium is often used in radiopharmaceuticals.

technetium can be produced in nuclear reactors.

technetium plays a role in nuclear medicine.

technetium-99m is widely used for scans.

handling technetium requires safety precautions.

technetium is a transition metal in the periodic table.

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