Uttal

  • RP:
    • IPA: /ˈɡaɪɡə ˈkaʊntə/
  • US:
    • IPA: /ˈɡaɪɡɚ ˈkaʊntɚ/
Översättning
Substantiv
1.geigermätare {en}

Definitioner

Substantiv

  1. A device designed to detect radioactivity and measure its intensity.

Exempel

  • 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.

Böjningsformer

PluralGeiger counters

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