Ionizing Radiation (Noun)
Meaning
High-energy radiation capable of producing ionization in substances through which it passes.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The workers wore protective suits to shield themselves from the ionizing radiation emitted by the nuclear reactor.
- Ionizing radiation from cosmic rays poses a significant risk to both people and electronic systems in space.
- The patient underwent a series of treatments involving ionizing radiation to shrink the tumor.
- Prolonged exposure to ionizing radiation can cause damage to living cells and increase the risk of cancer.
- The scientists used a Geiger counter to detect and measure the levels of ionizing radiation in the contaminated area.