Definition

Noun: A device used to measure and record the amount of ionizing radiation (such as X-rays or radioactivity) a person or object is exposed to over a period of time. It is a personal monitoring instrument.

Usage

A dosemeter is worn by individuals working in environments where radiation exposure is a potential hazard, such as in nuclear facilities, medical radiology departments, or industrial radiography. It quantifies the absorbed dose of radiation.

Examples

• Noun:
  • All hospital staff in the radiology department must wear a dosemeter to monitor their radiation exposure.
  • The technician checked the reading on his dosemeter after completing the procedure.

Advanced Usage

• "To issue a dosemeter": To provide someone with the device for monitoring purposes.
  • The company is required to issue a dosemeter to every employee entering the controlled area.

Variants and Related Words

• Dosimeter (noun): This is the more common spelling and a direct synonym for 'dosemeter'. The meaning is identical.
• Radiation badge (noun): A common type of personal dosemeter that is worn like a badge.
• Dosimetry (noun): The scientific field and methodology of measuring radiation doses.

Synonyms

• Radiation monitor
• Exposure meter

Notes on Meaning

The word 'dosemeter' is a compound noun formed from "dose" + "meter." Its sole meaning relates to measuring radiation dose. It does not refer to devices for measuring other types of doses (e.g., medicine).

Noun

1. a measuring instrument for measuring doses of ionizing radiation (X-rays or radioactivity)