low-level radiation

collocation in English

meaningsoflow-levelandradiation

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low-level
adjective
uk
/ˌləʊˈlev.əl/us
/ˌloʊˈlev.əl/
having little importance or a ...
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radiation
noun[U]
uk
/ˌreɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌreɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
a form of energy that comes from a nuclear reaction and that can be very dangerous ...
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(Definition oflow-levelandradiationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The instability research from around the world has shown that the effects on the gene pool of thislow-levelradiationare quite horrifying.
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My third example is the need for research and action in respect oflow-levelradiationand safe means of disposal of radioactive waste.
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I think that the official figures forlow-levelradiationfor individuals should be taken with caution.
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Indeed, increasing numbers of scientists are demonstrating that the impact oflow-levelradiationhas been consistently underestimated.
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In addition to the present crisis in the industry caused by accidents, does he accept that the long-term effects oflow-levelradiationare severe and have not been quantified?
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There has been considerable research done on the effect oflow-levelradiationon humans.
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Hence, his body continually gave offlow-levelradiation, although this level became much higher over the last year of his life.
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Given the uncertain effects oflow-levelradiation, there is a pressing need for good quality research in this area.
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The soil around the complex in several locations is contaminated withlow-levelradiation.
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Despite intensive research efforts, considerable uncertainty surrounds the long-term human health risks from prolonged and/or chroniclow-levelradiationexposure following such incidents.
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One person was injured and more than 40 people were exposed tolow-levelradiationand underwent decontamination procedures.
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Whetherlow-levelradiationis protective against cancer, a theory called radiation hormesis, is debated in the scientific community.
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Furthermore, the effects oflow-levelradiationon human health are not well understood, and so the models used, notably the linear no threshold model, are open to question.
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