radiation shielding

noun

physical barriers designed to provide protection from the effects of ionizing radiation, including radioactive material

Meanings

nounradiation shielding (uncountable)
  1. uncountablephysical barriers designed to provide protection from the effects of ionizing radiation, including radioactive material
  2. uncountablethe technology of providing such protection
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