What is another word for curie?

Pronunciation: [kjˈʊɹi] (IPA)

The word "curie" is often associated with the unit of measurement for radioactivity, named after the renowned scientist Marie Curie. However, there are several synonyms for this word that can be used in different contexts. For example, "radiation dose equivalent" is a term used in the field of radiation protection to refer to the amount of radiation absorbed by human tissue. "Becquerel" is another unit of measurement for radioactivity, named after Marie Curie's husband Pierre. In chemistry, "half-life" is a term used to describe the time required for half of a radioactive substance to decay. These synonyms can be useful for scientists and researchers to communicate information about radioactivity and related topics.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      Curia.

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Usage examples for Curie

He prophesied, not by guesswork, but by knowledge of the Law; and in much the same way radium was discovered by Professor and Madame curie.
"The Law and the Word"
Thomas Troward
curie and her daughter are in charge of the X-ray apparatus at the hospital.
"My War Experiences in Two Continents"
Sarah Macnaughtan
Is it not a fact that the greatest inventors and scientists of our time-Marconi, who gave to the world wireless telegraphy, Professor curie, who discovered radium, Pasteur, who found a cure for rabies, Santos-Dumont, who has almost succeeded in navigating the air, Professor Rontgen who discovered the X-ray-are not all these immortals Europeans?
"The Lion and the Mouse A Story of an American Life"
Charles Klein

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