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roentgen

/ˈrɛnt.ɡən/

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noun

/ˈrɛnt.ɡən/C1formalscientific
  • ruЕдиница измерения воздействия ионизирующего излучения, а именно количество, которое создаёт одну электростатическую единицу заряда в одном кубическом сантиметре сухого воздуха.

A unit of measurement for exposure to ionizing radiation, specifically the amount that produces one electrostatic unit of charge in one cubic centimeter of dry air.

  1. Unit of radiation exposureC2formalscientific

    A unit of measurement for ionizing radiation, specifically the amount of X-rays or gamma rays that produce one electrostatic unit of charge in one cubic centimeter of dry air at standard temperature and pressure.

    ruЕдиница радиационного облучения

    • The radiation level was measured at 5 roentgens per hour.
    • Early X-ray machines could expose patients to several roentgens.
    • The Geiger counter registered a reading of 0.2 roentgens.
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