: the dosage of an ionizing radiation that will cause the same biological effect as one roentgen of X-ray or gamma-ray exposure
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Jennifer Kite-Powell, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Nov. 2025
In April, more than 200 musicians, including Billie Eilish, REM, Stevie Wonder, signed an open letter organized by the Artists’ Rights Alliance to ask tech companies to stop devaluing music.
—Jennifer Kite-Powell, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
In April, more than 200 musicians, including Billie Eilish, REM, Stevie Wonder, signed an open letter organized by the Artists’ Rights Alliance to ask tech companies to stop devaluing music.
—Jennifer Kite-Powell, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
When cells exceed 50°C, the charging power must be reduced to prevent lithium plating and long-term damage, which can cause fast charging to taper off earlier than advertised and significantly extend overall charge times, according to Renewable Energy Magazine (REM).
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Nov. 2025
In April, more than 200 musicians, including Billie Eilish, REM, Stevie Wonder, signed an open letter organized by the Artists’ Rights Alliance to ask tech companies to stop devaluing music.
—Jennifer Kite-Powell, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Rem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rem. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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