dosemeter

8.1

A small device that measures how much radiation a person receives, for example X-rays

noun
/ˈdoʊsˌmiːtər/

: dosímetro

The technician used a dosemeter to monitor exposure to X-rays during the experiment.

Examples

Each worker was given a dosemeter to measure their exposure to radiation during the shift.
The dosemeter recorded the radiation levels accurately.
After the accident, each worker was provided with a personal dosemeter for safety.
Modern hospitals equip their radiology staff with electronic dosemeters to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
The technician checked the dosimeter before starting the experiment.
After the training, the engineer used a dosemeter to check the levels of X-ray radiation in the lab.
In medical facilities, staff frequently check their dosemeters to ensure they are not exposed to harmful radiation.

Synonyms

dosimeter

vsdosemeter

Specialized

2 8.0

A small device you wear or carry that shows how much radiation you have been near like X-rays

measures energy absorbed by tissue rather than exposure amount

Surface Forms

dosemeter singular

dosemeters plural

dosimeters plural

dosimeter singular

Morphology

dosemeter = dose + meter (transparent) = dose + meter

The word is a straightforward compound meaning 'a meter for measuring dose', so its parts directly support the technical sense.

Etymology

Dosemeter joins dose ('a measured amount', like a pill) and meter ('a device that measures'), just like thermometer measures temperature. So a dosemeter is a device that measures how much radiation, such as X-rays, a person or thing has taken in.