beta-gamma survey meter

beta-gamma survey meter

[′bād·ə ¦gam·ə ′sər‚vā ‚mēd·ər]

(nucleonics)

An ionization-chamber type of monitor that is sensitive primarily to beta particles and gamma rays.

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