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non-ionizing radiation
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Non-ionizing radiation
Rays of energy that move in long, slow wave patterns and do not penetrate cells.t

non-ionizing radiation
Electromagnetic radiation, the photons of which lack the energy required to ionize atoms or induce ion formation; NIR includes sound, ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light, microwaves, and radiowaves. Cf Ionizing radiation.


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Some scientists believe low levels of non-ionising radiation can damage chromosomes.
The general public exposure limits from communication sites had been laidAadown by the International Commission for Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP).
He said radiation levels would be well within guidelines of the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection A spokesman for North Wales Police refused to comment on the councillors' decision, but said: "North Wales Police have a contract with Airwave Solutions Ltd to provide the infrastructure to support the new digital radio system known as Airwave.
 
 
 
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