Definition of rad
:a unit of absorbed dose of ionizing radiation equal to an energy of 100 ergs per gram of irradiated material
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There’s so much rad s— happening right now in music.
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Those who lived through the Golden Era of Walkmen, Pac Man and wine coolers know that the decade's music was, like, totally rad.
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And dogs and cats don't take kindly to spectacles in general, even the kind that come with a totally rad paper frame and reflective solar film.
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Celebrate the fourth of July in OB-style with a beach day: picnicking, playing in the waves, shopping along Newport Avenue and watching a rad sunset.
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Celebrate the fourth of July in OB-style with a beach day: picnicking, playing in the waves, shopping along Newport Avenue and watching a rad sunset.
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Celebrate the fourth of July in OB-style with a beach day: picnicking, playing in the waves, shopping along Newport Avenue and watching a rad sunset.
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Celebrate the fourth of July in OB-style with a beach day: picnicking, playing in the waves, shopping along Newport Avenue and watching a rad sunset.
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Celebrate the fourth of July in OB-style with a beach day: picnicking, playing in the waves, shopping along Newport Avenue and watching a rad sunset.
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Snack to Snack Champions Wings, Sandwiches, and All of the Meats Make Some Pizzas, Be Everyone's Favorite Person Top with rad ingredients, throw them in the oven, and slice 'em up for all to share.
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First Known Use of rad
1982
RAD Defined for English Language Learners
rad
adjective
Definition of rad for English Language Learners
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: very appealing or good
Medical Dictionary
rad
play
noun
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medical Definition of rad
:a unit of absorbed dose of ionizing radiation equal to an energy of 100 ergs per gram of irradiated material
rad
abbreviation
medical Definition of rad
root
—used in writing prescriptions
Origin and Etymology of rad
Latin radix
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