BusinessAugust 15, 2026
krad
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Definition
A unit of measure for absorbed radiation dosage, specifically 1,000 radiation absorbed doses.
Etymology
The term is a compound of the SI prefix 'kilo-' (meaning one thousand) and 'rad' (an acronym for radiation absorbed dose, a unit of ionizing radiation energy).
In the news
In this article, the term is used to quantify the radiation tolerance of the new space-rated atomic clock, indicating its ability to withstand extreme conditions in orbit.
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