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Iodine-131.
Iodine-131 - as a noun
Heavy radioactive isotope of iodine with a half-life of 8 days; used in a sodium salt to diagnose thyroid disease and to treat goiter
Example Sentences
"The half-life of iodine-131 is approximately 8 days."
"Radioactive iodine-131 is produced in nuclear reactors."
"Patients who receive iodine-131 treatment must take precautions to protect others from radiation exposure."
"In nuclear emergencies, the release of iodine-131 into the environment can pose a health risk."
"The specific activity of iodine-131 is higher compared to other isotopes of iodine."
