Geiger counter

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Gei·ger counter | \ ˈgī-gər-

Definition of Geiger counter

: an instrument for detecting the presence and intensity of radiations (such as cosmic rays or particles from a radioactive substance) by means of their ionizing effect on an enclosed gas which results in a pulse that is amplified and fed to a device giving a visible or audible indication

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Geiger counter

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English Language Learners Definition of Geiger counter

: an instrument used for finding and measuring radioactivity

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Geiger counter

noun

Gei·ger counter | \ ˈgī-gər-

Kids Definition of Geiger counter

: an instrument for detecting the presence of cosmic rays or radioactive substances

Geiger counter

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Gei·ger count·er | \ ˈgī-gər-ˌkau̇n-tər

Medical Definition of Geiger counter

: an instrument for detecting the presence and intensity of radiations (as cosmic rays or particles from a radioactive substance) by means of the ionizing effect on an enclosed gas which results in a pulse that is amplified and fed to a device giving a visible or audible indication

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