Geiger

American  

[gahy-ger] / ˈgaɪ gər /

noun

1. Hans 1882–1947, German physicist.

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Geiger British  

/ ˈɡaɪɡə /

noun

1. Hans (hans). 1882–1945, German physicist: developed the Geiger counter

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Geiger Scientific  

/ gī′gər /

1. German physicist who was a pioneer in nuclear physics. He invented numerous instruments and techniques used to detect charged particles, including the Geiger counter (1908).

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Geiger, however, remains a huge proponent of the system and was careful not to criticize how it’s been used in this World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

Upon the plane’s return to the U.S., its “suitcase nuke” triggered the Geiger counters at an airport in Maine, convincing a customs agent that a nuclear bomb was about to strike America.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026

Management has said they expect that figure to drop significantly in 2026, when factoring out last year’s acquisition of Kurt Geiger, which makes handbags, footwear and other accessories.

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 25, 2026

Along with the professional frustrations came “a nuclear explosion of a breakup” with a fellow songwriter, Teddy Geiger.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2025

Everything I needed was there: the safe-suit, the packages of food, the air tank, even the Geiger counters.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien