exposure to radiant energy or to the particles emitted in the transfer of radiant energy, esp the particles and gamma rays emitted in nuclear decay; exposure to radioactive substances
Examples of 'radiation exposure' in a sentence
radiation exposure
However, sunbeds produce far more radiation exposure per minute than does sunbathing.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Are the workers at the plant at risk of radiation exposure?
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The high-resolution images are taken in just 250 milliseconds, reducing the patient's radiation exposure.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They are dying off now, but from old age rather than radiation exposure.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Officials said that about 1,500 people had been scanned for radiation exposure.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
In reporting the effects of radiation exposure, accuracy is essential in preventing unnecessary anxiety.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
However, sunbeds involve far more radiation exposure per minute than sunbathing.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The judges said they had no evidence by which they could hope to prove that their illnesses had probably been caused by radiation exposure.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Many of those leaving horrifying scenes of devastation have been met by medics in goggles and plastic suits testing them for radiation exposure.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Alcohol, for example, causes cells to overshoot their intended destination, while radiation exposure shortens their journey.