English Explanatory Dictionary

equivalent dose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The radiation dose as adjusted by a factor for radiation type (for example, X-rays or gamma rays versus alpha rays). Like several other dose types, expressed by SI in sieverts (non-SI, in rems).

Word forms

equivalent dose equivalent doses

Etymology

From the notion of an equal result as compared across types of radiation that have different potency of biological effect (for example, within the body, alpha rays are more deleterious than X-rays). Wikipedia explains at relative biological effectiveness.

Synonyms

dose equivalent
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