dosimetry

noun

do·​sim·​e·​try dō-ˈsi-mə-trē How to pronounce dosimetry (audio)
plural dosimetries
: the determination and measurement of the amount or dosage of radiation absorbed by a substance or living organism by means of a dosimeter

Note: Dosimetry is often used to monitor personnel working with radioactive materials or patients receiving radiotherapy.

dosimetric
ˌdō-sə-ˈme-trik How to pronounce dosimetry (audio)
adjective

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In 1964, Anders became a NASA astronaut working in fields including dosimetry, radiation effects and environmental control. — Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 8 June 2024 Two years later, at 31 years old, he was selected by NASA to be an astronaut with responsibilities for environmental control, radiation effects and dosimetry. — Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024

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1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dosimetry was in 1906

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dosimetry

noun
do·​sim·​e·​try dō-ˈsim-ə-trē How to pronounce dosimetry (audio)
plural dosimetries
: the determination and measurement of the amount or dosage of radiation absorbed by a substance or living organism by means of a dosimeter

Note: Dosimetry is often used to monitor personnel working with radioactive materials or patients receiving radiotherapy.

dosimetric
ˌdō-sə-ˈme-trik How to pronounce dosimetry (audio)
adjective
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