☢ Radioactive

Code Points: U+2622


☢ Emoji Meaning

The ☢ emoji, depicting the trefoil symbol for radioactivity, has a few popular meanings, often overlapping:

  • Literal Radioactivity/Danger: This is the most straightforward meaning. It can refer to actual radioactive materials, nuclear power, or situations involving radiation hazards. It might be used in a scientific context or when discussing environmental issues related to radiation.
  • Metaphorical "Toxicity": The ☢ emoji is often used metaphorically to describe something considered "toxic" in a broader sense. This could be a toxic person, a toxic relationship, a toxic work environment, or even a toxic online community. It signifies negativity, harmful behavior, or a generally unhealthy situation.
  • Warning/Caution: Similar to a biohazard symbol, the ☢ emoji can be used as a general warning sign, indicating something dangerous or risky, even if not literally radioactive. It can signal to others to proceed with caution.
  • Humor/Irony/Exaggeration: Sometimes, the ☢ emoji is used playfully to exaggerate a situation. For example, someone might use it to describe a very spicy food or a particularly intense workout, implying it's almost "radioactively" hot or challenging.
  • Gaming/Sci-Fi Context: In the context of video games or science fiction, the ☢ emoji might have a more specific meaning related to in-game elements, characters, or lore related to radiation or nuclear themes.

It is important to pay attention to the context to understand the intended meaning of the ☢ emoji, as it can vary greatly.


Radioactive Emoji Images

Here is how Radioactive emoji looks like on iPhone, Android, Facebook, Messenger and X:

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