kilorad

noun

ki·​lo·​rad ˈki-lə-ˌrad How to pronounce kilorad (audio)
ˈkē-lə-
: 1000 rads

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kilorad was in 1965

Dictionary Entries Near kilorad

Cite this Entry

“Kilorad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kilorad. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

kilorad

noun
ki·​lo·​rad ˈkil-ə-ˌrad How to pronounce kilorad (audio)
: 1000 rads
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