radioactive Emoji

☢️ · U+2622 U+FE0F · Emoji 1.0

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What does the radioactive emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

A symbol for radioactivity, the ☢️ emoji represents something that is radioactive or contaminated with nuclear radiation, and is often used figuratively to describe something that is toxic, hazardous, or highly volatile, such as a toxic relationship or a hazardous situation, and in slang, it can also be used to express that something is extremely hot or trending, like a popular new song or a viral dance challenge. This emoji can also be used to convey a sense of danger or warning, and is commonly associated with nuclear power, radiation, and hazardous materials. The ☢️ emoji is often used to add a touch of edginess or rebelliousness to a message, and can be used to express a range of emotions, from excitement and energy to fear and anxiety. In a broader sense, the ☢️ emoji can represent anything that is potentially harmful or destructive.

How the radioactive emoji is used

The ☢️ emoji is frequently used in texting and social media captions to add a touch of drama or emphasis to a message, and is particularly popular among younger generations who use it to express themselves and add tone to their online communications. On platforms like TikTok and Twitter, the ☢️ emoji is often used to react to or comment on trending topics or viral challenges, and can be used to convey a sense of irony or sarcasm, depending on the context in which it is used. The tone of the ☢️ emoji can vary greatly depending on the platform and the audience, and can range from playful and humorous to serious and alarming, and is often used in conjunction with other emojis to convey a specific emotion or idea.

radioactive emoji examples

How to copy the radioactive emoji

To use the radioactive emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+2622 U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

radioactive emoji on different platforms

How the radioactive emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

radioactive Emoji Details

Emoji☢️
Nameradioactive
CategorySymbols
CodepointsU+2622 U+FE0F
Shortcode:radioactive:
Emoji version1.0
Unicode version1.0
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radioactive Emoji FAQ

What does the radioactive emoji mean?

A symbol for radioactivity, the ☢️ emoji represents something that is radioactive or contaminated with nuclear radiation, and is often used figuratively to describe something that is toxic, hazardous, or highly volatile, such as a toxic relationship or a hazardous situation, and in slang, it can also be used to express that something is extremely hot or trending, like a popular new song or a viral dance challenge. This emoji can also be used to convey a sense of danger or warning, and is commonly associated with nuclear power, radiation, and hazardous materials.

How do I copy and paste the radioactive emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ☢️ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the radioactive emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+2622 U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 1.0 (Unicode 1.0). Its shortcode is :radioactive:.

What are other names for the radioactive emoji?

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