The rule is that a sample is safe when its radioactivity has dropped below detection limits. And that occurs at 10 half-lives. So, if radioactive iodine-131 (which has a half-life of 8 days) is injected into the body to treat thyroid cancer, itâll be âgoneâ in 10 half-lives, or 80 days.
The term 'ratchet' has no less than two distinct meanings. As an adjective, it describes a person, usually a woman, or activity, who is out of hand, out of control, generally whack in some way, dirty, ghetto, unattractive, Crucian, or just generally disliked.
The work of instantly and immediately performing an action, without further delay;The proverb version of Instamatic; by Daniel Report definition For dumb asses who would like to appear smart by combining the words immediately and immediately into one-word by Carie Report definition