radioactive
A skull and crossbones symbol, often associated with danger, poison, or death. The FE0F is a variation selector that ensures it is displayed as an emoji.
There are different emoji meanings for radioactive in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Strongly associated with pirates, poison, hazardous materials, and death. Widely recognized as a universal warning symbol.
- East Asian culture
- Similar associations with danger and death, but may also be used in a more lighthearted context for 'deadly' good things (e.g., 'killer' design or music).
- General
- Used globally as a warning sign for hazardous substances or to represent pirates.