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radiac

radiac

1 9.9
A device that detects and measures radiation
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : radiámetro
  • What is your RADIAC reading?

Examples

  • When detecting radiation, a reliable radiac is essential for safety protocols.

  • What about the depot? - I repeat, what is your RADIAC reading?

  • The Avengers joined the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) to protest the designation of a radioactive waste storage site at the Radiac Research Corporation 7, located one block from a neighborhood elementary school.

    Academic text (2001)
  • In October 1949, NRL hosted a symposium on Geiger counters, one of a series of "Radiac" discussions initiated by the instruments branch of the AEC.

    Academic text (1996)
  • The technicians used a radiac to ensure the safety of the area before beginning the operation.

  • To accurately assess the radiation levels, they relied on the radiac during the inspection.

Synonyms

dosimeter
vsradiac
  • Specialized
2 8.0

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

is used more generally for detection and measurement in safety contexts
radiometer
vsradiac
  • Specialized
1 8.5

A device that measures energy from light or heat

is focused on detecting ionizing radiation for safety and military use
radiomicrometer
vsradiac
  • Specialized
9.9

A very sensitive device that measures tiny amounts of light or heat

is for general radiation detection and safety rather than extreme precision
dosemeter
vsradiac
  • UK
8.1

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

is broader, used for detection and safety beyond measuring absorbed dose
scintillator
vsradiac
  • Specialized
9.4

A material that gives light when hit by X-rays to detect radiation

is a general detection device used to measure radiation levels rather than emit light

How Sensitive

scintillator
  • Specialized
9.4
radiac
  • Specialized
1 9.9
Geiger counter
  • Specialized
7 4.8

Surface Forms

radiac singular
radiacs plural

Etymology

Radiac as the name of a device is a short form built from radiation, with the root radi- meaning 'ray' or 'beam'. So a radiac is a tool that detects and measures dangerous rays, which makes its purpose easy to remember.