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radioprotection

radioprotection

8.2
Protection of people and things from harmful radiation such as X-rays
  • noun
  • /ˌreɪdioʊprəˈtɛkʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : radioprotección
  • These guidelines establish best practices for radioprotection during X-ray procedures.

Examples

  • The lead suit provides essential radioprotection for workers in nuclear plants.

  • Effective radioprotection is essential in nuclear power plants.

  • Research into radioprotection has become increasingly important with the use of medical imaging.

  • The radioprotection measures were implemented last year.

  • The lead suit provides essential radioprotection for workers in nuclear plants.

  • These guidelines establish best practices for radioprotection during X-ray procedures.

  • Effective radioprotection is essential in nuclear power plants.

Synonyms

shielding
vsradioprotection
  • Specialized
19 5.0

Layers of material that block harmful radiation, for example X-rays

is broader, covering all measures to protect people and objects from harm

How Protective

radioprotection
  • Specialized
8.2
shielding
2 4.2

Surface Forms

radioprotection singular
radioprotections plural

Morphology

radioprotection = protection (transparent) = radio + protection

Formed by adding the combining form 'radio-' (relating to radiation) to the noun 'protection', yielding the straightforward technical meaning 'protection against radiation'.

Etymology

Radioprotection comes from radio- meaning 'ray' or 'beam' (like a ray of light) and protection meaning 'keeping safe'. So radioprotection is about keeping people or things safe from harmful rays or radiation, like a lead suit that blocks dangerous rays.