Ionizing Radiation Definition

īə-nīzĭng
noun
High-energy radiation capable of producing ionization in substances through which it passes. It includes nonparticulate radiation, such as x-rays, and radiation produced by energetic charged particles, such as alpha and beta rays, and by neutrons, as from a nuclear reaction.
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Noun

Singular:
ionizing radiation
Plural:
ionizing-radiations

Ionizing Radiation Sentence Examples

  • Investigation of the effects of ionizing radiation on the physical properties of extracellular matrix macromolecules.

  • For instance, chemicals in tobacco include mutagens, and several types of ionizing radiation have mutagenic effects.

  • Note, no sensing of UV or of ionizing radiation.

  • In addition, CT exposes you to more ionizing radiation than do regular X-rays.

  • This is to determine the role of ionizing radiation in the treatment of clinical posterior uveitis.

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