Geiger-Mueller counter
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Gei·ger-Muel·ler coun·ter
(gī'ger-mil'er kown'tĕr)An instrument used to detect and monitor radiation. Typically used to locate radioactive sources. (Mueller is a variant spelling for Müller.)
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