dosimeter

American  

[doh-sim-i-ter] / doʊˈsɪm ɪ tər /

noun

1. a device carried on the person for measuring the quantity of ionizing radiation, as gamma rays, to which one has been exposed.

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dosimeter British  

/ dəʊˈsɪmiːtə, ˌdəʊsɪˈmɛtrɪk, ˈdəʊsˌmiːtə, ˌdəʊsɪməˈtrɪʃən /

noun

1. an instrument for measuring the dose of X-rays or other radiation absorbed by matter or the intensity of a source of radiation

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dosimeter Scientific  

/ dō-sĭm′ĭ-tər /

1. An instrument that measures the amount of x-ray or other radiation absorbed in a given period.

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Other Word Forms

• dosimetric adjective
• dosimetrician noun
• dosimetry noun

Etymology

Origin of dosimeter

1880–85; < Greek dósi ( s ) dose + -meter

Example Sentences

A team member’s dosimeter indicated that he had already been exposed to the maximum amount of radiation he was allowed to receive in a year.

From Literature

Also, the docents who host the tours all wear dosimeters that measure radioactivity.

From Seattle Times

One of the earliest examples of using sound to represent data is the dosimeter, or Geiger counter.

From Los Angeles Times

Her job is predominantly to repair and service equipment on the site, most notably the dosimeters which track the levels of radiation of those working across Sellafield.

From BBC

They were bringing dosimeters and other radiation monitoring equipment, Grossi said.

From Seattle Times