radioactive

☢️

radioactive

☢️ represents radioactive, typically shown as a circular warning sign with a central dot and three radiating blades. Designs vary in color, often using yellow and black or orange and white.

Radioactive signs serve as a universal warning for ionizing radiation hazards. They are used on containers of nuclear material, laboratory doors, and transport vehicles to ensure safety through immediate visual recognition.

In digital communication, ☢️ is used to flag physical danger or to describe intense, hazardous environments. You might see it in phrases like "Caution: ☢️ waste storage," "This toxic argument is ☢️," or "Entering the ☢️ zone."

Groups
Subgroups
Unicode
U+2622 U+FE0F
Variant status
Fully-qualified
Emoji version
E1.0

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