Scintillator
noun
A scintillator is a material that exhibits scintillation, or the process of emitting light when exposed to ionizing radiation.
Scintillators are used in various devices to detect and measure radiation levels.

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Formal
solid scintillator,liquid scintillator,scintillation counting
noun
A substance used in circuit detectors to signal the presence of radiation by producing visible light.
In medical imaging, scintillators help visualize internal organs by detecting gamma rays emitted from tracers.

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Technical
scintillation detector,radiation scintillator,gamma-ray scintillator
noun
A scintillator is a material that exhibits scintillation, or the process of emitting light when exposed to ionizing radiation.
Scintillators are used in various devices to detect and measure radiation levels.

Usage tips
Formal
solid scintillator,liquid scintillator,scintillation counting
noun
A substance used in circuit detectors to signal the presence of radiation by producing visible light.
In medical imaging, scintillators help visualize internal organs by detecting gamma rays emitted from tracers.

Usage tips
Technical
scintillation detector,radiation scintillator,gamma-ray scintillator
Definition 1 of 2

Technical Use
Scintillators must be carefully chosen for specific applications in radiation detection.
Scintillators play a critical role in ensuring accurate radiation monitoring.
Comparative Explanation
Understanding the differences among various scintillators is essential for selecting the right type for a given application.
Different scintillator materials have varied efficiency and response times.
Technical Use
Scintillators must be carefully chosen for specific applications in radiation detection.
Scintillators play a critical role in ensuring accurate radiation monitoring.
Comparative Explanation
Understanding the differences among various scintillators is essential for selecting the right type for a given application.
Different scintillator materials have varied efficiency and response times.
Technical Use
Scintillators must be carefully chosen for specific applications in radiation detection.
Scintillators play a critical role in ensuring accurate radiation monitoring.
Comparative Explanation
Understanding the differences among various scintillators is essential for selecting the right type for a given application.
Different scintillator materials have varied efficiency and response times.
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