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Geiger

Description:

A Geiger refers to two distinct things, a type of radiation detection instrument and a popular surname.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A Geiger (radiation detector) is a device used to detect and measure ionizing radiation.

Sample Sentence: I used a Geiger to measure the radioactivity levels in the laboratory.

Related Products: Geiger Counters

Sense 2:

Geiger (surname) is a popular German or Jewish surname.

Sample Sentence: Sarah Geiger comes from a German descent.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Geiger (adjective) can be used to describe something or someone related to Geiger Counters or radiation detection.

Sample Sentence: The Geiger readings were unusually high in the contaminated area.

Sense 2:

Geiger (adjective) can also describe something or someone associated with the Geiger (surname).

Sample Sentence: The Geiger family reunion was a memorable event.