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dosimeter

/dəˈsɪmɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does dosimeter mean?

noun

A device used to measure or indicate the level of ionizing radiation in the environment. A dosimeter can be a small device worn by a person or a device used to measure radiation levels in a specific area.

Example

"The radiation worker wore a dosimeter on his lapel to monitor his exposure to radiation during the experiment."

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