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Definition of "dosimeter" []

  • An instrument that measures and indicates the amount of x-rays or radiation absorbed in a given period. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "dosimeter" in a sentence
  • "Sunbathers may be able to wear the indicator, known as a dosimeter, in the form of a wristband."
  • "One of these sensors is a glass dosimeter, which is particularly sensitive to the presence of acids."
  • "TEPCO was previously warned for failing to provide a dosimeter for each worker entering controlled areas of the plant."