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gray (gra)
1. of a hue between white and black. 2. a unit of absorbed radiation dose equal to 100 rads. Abbreviated Gy.
gray (Gy), the SI unit of absorbed radiation dose. One gray equals the energy equivalent of 1 J/kg of matter; 1 Gy equals 100 rad. See also radiation absorbed dose. Gray Radiation oncology noun The SI unit for radiation, based on actual radiation absorption, as measured by a thermoluminescent dosimeter placed within a patient or a phantom; 1 Gy is equal to 1 joule/kg of absorber, roughly equivalent to 100 rads Vox populi adjective Referring to an older person, usually at or near the age of retirement gray [gra] the SI unit of absorbed radiation dose, defined as the transfer of 1 joule of energy per kilogram of absorbing material (1 J/kg); 1 gray equals 100 rads.
Gray (Gy), n a unit of measurement for an absorbed dose of radiation, from the French
Systéme International d'Unités; converts to the traditional rad by the formula 100 rad = 1 Gy. gray Gy Radiation physics The SI unit for radiation, based on actual radiation absorption, as measured by a thermoluminescent dosimeter placed within a Pt or a phantom; 1 Gy is equal to 1 joule/kg of absorber–100 rads 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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