X-ray radiation
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-030642
1. Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths approximately between 0.1 and 10 nm
2. Form of ionizing radiation made up of photons. X-rays are capable of passing completely through the human body. Medical x-rays are the single largest source of man-made radiation exposure.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-030642 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Natural environments |
| References | EPA EV-Natural Environments-Natural Phenomena; Radiation Protection Radiation Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-030642",
"term": "X-ray radiation",
"field": "Environment",
"term_source": "X-Ray Radiation",
"definition": "1. Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths approximately between 0.1 and 10 nm\n\n2. Form of ionizing radiation made up of photons. X-rays are capable of passing completely through the human body. Medical x-rays are the single largest source of man-made radiation exposure.",
"subject": "Natural environments",
"references": [
"EPA EV-Natural Environments-Natural Phenomena",
"Radiation Protection Radiation Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/x-ray-radiation/"
}
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