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ionization chamber

/ˌaɪənaɪˈzeɪʃən ˈtʃeɪmbər/

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/ˌaɪənaɪˈzeɪʃən ˈtʃeɪmbər/C1formalscientific
  • ruУстройство, используемое для обнаружения и измерения ионизирующего излучения путем сбора электрического заряда, возникающего при ионизации молекул газа внутри герметичной камеры.

A device used to detect and measure ionizing radiation by collecting the electric charge produced when radiation ionizes gas molecules within a sealed chamber.

  1. Radiation detection deviceC2formal

    A device used to detect and measure ionizing radiation by collecting the ions produced in a gas-filled chamber.

    ruУстройство для обнаружения радиации

    • The ionization chamber is used in nuclear power plants to monitor radiation levels.
    • Scientists calibrated the ionization chamber before the experiment.
    • A portable ionization chamber can measure background radiation in the environment.