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nonionizing

/ˌnɒniˈaɪzɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does nonionizing mean?

adjective

Not ionizing; not capable of ionizing radiation. Used to describe forms of electromagnetic radiation, such as radio waves and microwaves, that do not have enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from atoms.

Example

"The nonionizing radiation emitted by the microwave oven was safe for cooking food."

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