Exposure (radiation)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-010500",
  "term": "Exposure (radiation)",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Radiation exposure, also called irradiation, occurs when radioactive material or a radiation machine emits radiation. You can be exposed to radiation without being contaminated. Having a medical x-ray is an example of being exposed but not contaminated. Many radiation detectors measure exposure rates. The units for exposure are the roentgen (R) and coulomb/kilogram (C/kg).",
  "subject": "Air",
  "references": [
    "Radiation Protection Radiation Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/exposure-radiation/"
}