radiogenic
/ˌreɪdɪə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪk
/ /ˌreɪdɪə(ʊ)ˈdʒiːnɪk/adjective
1Produced by radioactivity: a radiogenic isotope...
- Although oxygen data might conceivably be affected in this way, radiogenic isotopes should not and for these there is no strong correlation with any major element parameter.
- Over time these original ratios will become modified as more and more of the parent isotope turns into the radiogenic daughter isotope.
- It is nevertheless significant that at most only 15-20% of Uranus' internal energy is estimated to be from radiogenic heating.
2Well suited in style or subject for broadcasting by radio: a radiogenic series
