gamma meter
noun[C]
uk/ˈɡæm.ə ˌmiː.tər/us/ˈɡæm.ə ˌmiː.t̬ɚ/asmallelectronicdevicethat can beheldin thehand, formeasuringthelevelofgammaradiation(= atypeofradiationwith a veryshortwavelengththatpassesthrough mostsolidobjects)in theenvironment, onequipment, etc.:
伽玛仪Shepassedagammameterover thesuit.她从西服上方递过来一个伽玛仪。
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- Sometypesofbuildingmaterialcanemitsignificantradiation, which isbestassessedusing agammameter.
- Are theseportablegammametersany good?
- The SIunitfor thereadouton agammameteris thesievert.
Measuring, weighing, & counting devices
- dial
- dipstick
- fitness tracker
- gage
- gamma counter
- gauge
- gradation
- hydrograph
- indicator
- locator
- micrometer
- plumb line
- probe
- sensor
- smart meter
- straight edge
- tracker
- voltmeter
- weather balloon
- weigh station