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ionizing radiation [′ī·ə‚niz·iŋ ‚rād·ē′ā·shən] (nucleonics) Particles or photons that have sufficient energy to produce ionization directly in their passage through a substance. Also known as ionization radiation. Particles that are capable of nuclear interactions in which sufficient energy is released to produce ionization. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| We have also learned about the human health effects of low-level radiation exposure on workers exposed in the nuclear industry, most recently summarized in the BEIR (Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation) VII report [National Academy of Sciences (NAS) 2005]. Electron beam radiation is an ionizing type of radiation that is capable of introducing profound changes of organic matter. Cincinnati, uses a small amount of compressed air to establish a uniform sheet of air flow filled with positive and negative ions from an electrically powered ionizing bar. |
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