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Nuclide vs Radionuclide - What's the difference?

nuclide | radionuclide | Derived terms |

Radionuclide is a derived term of nuclide.



In physics terms the difference between nuclide and radionuclide

is that nuclide is an atomic nucleus specified by its atomic number and atomic mass while radionuclide is a radioactive nuclide.

nuclide

Noun

(s)
  • (physics) An atomic nucleus specified by its atomic number and atomic mass.
  • Derived terms

    * radionuclide

    Anagrams

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    radionuclide

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (physics) a radioactive nuclide
  • Synonyms

    * radioisotope