English Dictionary

Geiger counter

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈɡaɪɡə ˈkaʊntə/

名詞

A device designed to detect radioactivity and measure its intensity.

日本語の意味

放射線を検出し、その強度を測定する装置

The scientist checked the Geiger counter before entering the contaminated area.

科学者は汚染地域に入る前に放射線測定器を点検した。

意味（1）

A device designed to detect radioactivity and measure its intensity.

Figure 27 shows a Geiger counter, used to detect ionizing radiation. The counter consists of a thin central wire, carrying a positive charge, surrounded by a concentric circular conducting cylinder, carrying an equal negative charge.

Geiger counters （ plural ）