Geiger counter

/ˌˈgaɪgər ˌˈkaʊntər/
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Other forms: Geiger counters

Definitions of Geiger counter
  1. noun
    counter tube that detects ionizing radiations
    synonyms: Geiger-Muller counter
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    type of:
    counter tube
    a measuring instrument for counting individual ionizing events
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