radiobe en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɹeɪdioʊb/
Etymology
Blend of radium + microbe. By surface analysis, radio- + -obe.
Meanings
- (historical) A peculiar formation, possibly a crystal, formed in gelatin submitted to the action of radium, once thought to be a transitional form between a crystal and a living microbe.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| radiobes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |