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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Radionuclide Radionuclide The term 'Radionuclide' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' An unstable isotope of an element that decays or disintegrates spontaneously, thereby emitting radiation. Approximately 5,000 natural and artificial radioisotopes have been identified. '. The term 'Radionuclide' as it applies to the area of hazardous materials can be defined as 'Any radioactive isotope (form) of any element'. Previous 5 Terms: Radiology radiology radiometeorograph radiometer radiometer Next 5 Terms: Radiopharmaceutical radioscope Radiosensitivity radiosonde Radium (Ra) About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.