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Geiger-Muller Tube

Description:

A Geiger-Muller tube is a type of radiation detector used to measure and detect ionizing radiation. It consists of a sealed tube filled with gas, typically helium or argon, and a central wire electrode surrounded by a metal cylindrical tube. When ionizing radiation enters the tube, it causes a cascade of ionizations in the gas, which produces an electric pulse that can be measured and used to quantify the radiation exposure.

Senses:

• Noun: A device used to detect and measure ionizing radiation. Also known as a Geiger counter.

Usage:

1. The geiger-muller tube is an essential tool in nuclear power plants for monitoring radiation levels.

2. Researchers used a geiger-muller tube to measure the radioactivity of the materials found at the accident site.

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