roentgen

• Unidad de medida de la exposición a la radiación ionizante, definida como la cantidad que produce una unidad electrostática de carga en un centímetro cúbico de aire seco.

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.

   Roentgen (unidad de radiación)

   • 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.