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ionizing radiation
EYE-oh-ny-zing ray-dee-AY-shun
ˈaɪoʊnaɪzɪŋ ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃənListen
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ionizingradiation
Dictionary meaning
radiation with sufficient energy to remove electrons from atoms and molecules, creating ions; includes X-rays, gamma rays, alpha and beta particles, and neutrons; can damage DNA and living tissue; used therapeutically in cancer treatment and diagnostically in radiology, but must be carefully controlled to minimize health risks
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