Definition

1. Noun:
   • A measuring instrument for measuring doses of ionizing radiation (X-rays or radioactivity): A device used to determine an individual's or an object's exposure to radiation over a period of time.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Workers at the nuclear plant wear a dosimeter to monitor their daily radiation exposure.
  • The laboratory technician checked the dosimeter to ensure the safety of the X-ray equipment.

Advanced Usage

• "Personal dosimeter": A small device, often worn like a badge, used to measure the radiation dose received by an individual.
  • All hospital radiology staff are required to wear a personal dosimeter.
• "To read a dosimeter": To check or interpret the measurement data from a dosimeter.
  • The safety officer reads the dosimeters monthly to compile exposure reports.

Variants and Related Words

• Dosimetry (n): The scientific method and practice of measuring radiation doses.
  • Accurate dosimetry is critical for patient safety in radiotherapy.
• Dosimetric (adj): Relating to the measurement of radiation dose.
  • The study presented a new dosimetric model for space travel.

Synonyms

• Radiation badge: A common type of personal dosimeter.
• Exposure meter: A general term for a device measuring exposure to a physical agent, like radiation.

Related Phrases

• "To issue a dosimeter": To provide someone with a dosimeter for monitoring purposes.
  • The company must issue a dosimeter to every employee entering the controlled area.
• "Dosimeter alarm": A feature on some devices that sounds an alert when a preset radiation dose is reached.
  • His dosimeter alarm went off, signaling an immediate evacuation from the area.

Noun

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