: a unit of absorbed dose of ionizing radiation equal to an energy of 100 ergs per gram of irradiated material
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radian
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radius
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radix
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WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
The place had a patio (some have decks) and kitchenette, a king bed and two twin beds in a loft, and a rad shower with six adjustable side jets.
—Alison Osius, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
This kit gives kids the chance to make dozens of rad electronic gadgets in a snap.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Costanzo, who recently took over Opera Philadelphia and who seems to pop up almost any time something rad is happening in the opera world, sings every role in this Figaro himself.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Anyway, this rather elaborate Dry Bowser castle set looks absolutely rad.
—WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
The place had a patio (some have decks) and kitchenette, a king bed and two twin beds in a loft, and a rad shower with six adjustable side jets.
—Alison Osius, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024
This kit gives kids the chance to make dozens of rad electronic gadgets in a snap.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Costanzo, who recently took over Opera Philadelphia and who seems to pop up almost any time something rad is happening in the opera world, sings every role in this Figaro himself.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Rad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rad. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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rad
1 of 2 noun
: a unit of absorbed dose of ionizing radiation equal to an energy of 100 ergs per gram of irradiated material
rad
2 of 2 abbreviation
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—used in writing prescriptions
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Latin radix
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