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sieverts

/ˈʃɛvərt/ noun · British & US
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What does sieverts mean?

noun

The sievert is the SI unit of dose equivalent radiation, named after the Swedish medical researcher Rolf Sievert. It is used to measure the biological effect of low levels of ionizing radiation.

Example

"The hospital measured the radiation levels in sieverts to ensure the patients' safety."

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