Dosimeter (Noun)
Meaning
A measuring instrument for measuring doses of ionizing radiation (X-rays or radioactivity).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The nuclear power plant employee wore a dosimeter at all times to monitor their exposure to radioactive materials.
- A dosimeter badge is typically clipped to a worker's lapel or collar to track radiation exposure during shifts.
- The technician calibrated the dosimeter device according to the manufacturer's specifications before deployment in the field.
- A personal dosimeter device helps detect and measure levels of gamma, neutron, and beta radiation in the environment.
- The emergency responders carried portable dosimeter units to assess and communicate radiation levels in disaster response situations.