radiogenic
Born of decay
Radiogenic describes something produced by radioactive decay.
In geology and nuclear physics, radiogenic isotopes like lead-206 or argon-40 accumulate as parent elements decay, allowing scientists to date rocks and minerals: radiogenic dating techniques.
In medicine, radiogenic refers to conditions caused by radiation exposure: radiogenic cancers.
Period for fifty-percent reduction
- alphaFirst Greek letter
- betaGreek alphabet's second letter
- gammaGreek alphabet's third
- transmutationComplete change of form
Covering or wrap
- crustHard outer layer
- differentiationRecognizing meaningful differences
- metamorphismHeat-pressure mineral alteration
- orogenyGeological mountain formation
geochemistry · reservoir · fractionation · enrichment · depletion
Relating to underground heat
- uraniumElement ninety-two
- thoriumActinide, atomic number ninety
- potassium-40Naturally radioactive potassium isotope
Isotopic age-determination method
- potassium-argonIsotopic age-determination technique
- zirconZirconium silicate crystal
- apatiteCalcium phosphate mineral
- discordantLacking musical agreement
Stable helium isotope
- ingrowthInward-directed tissue expansion
- primordialExisting from the start
half-life
Period for fifty-percent reduction
transmutation · emission · spontaneous · disintegration · activity
mantle
Covering or wrap
- crustHard outer layer
- differentiationRecognizing meaningful differences
- metamorphismHeat-pressure mineral alteration
orogeny · geochemistry · reservoir · fractionation · enrichment · depletion
geothermal
Relating to underground heat
- uraniumElement ninety-two
- thoriumActinide, atomic number ninety
- potassium-40Naturally radioactive potassium isotope
uranium-lead
Isotopic age-determination method
- potassium-argonIsotopic age-determination technique
- zirconZirconium silicate crystal
- apatiteCalcium phosphate mineral
helium-4
Stable helium isotope
- ingrowthInward-directed tissue expansion
- primordialExisting from the start
radiogenicprimordial
Existing from the start
inherited · initial · original · pre-existing · detrital
radio, generate, radioactive, radioactivity, radiograph, radiography, radiographic, radiometric, genic