Definition of Kilogray

1. Noun. A unit of absorbed energy from ionizing radiation equal to one thousand grays ¹

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Definition of Kilogray

1. a unit of absorbed radiation [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Kilogray

kilodaltons
kiloelectronvolt
kilogallon
kilogallons
kilogauss
kilogausses
kilogram
kilogram-meter
kilogram-meters
kilogram-metre
kilogram calorie
kilogram calories
kilogramme
kilogrammes
kilograms
kilogray (current term)
kilograys
kilohertz
kilohertzes
kilohm
kilohms
kilojoule
kilojoules
kilokatal
kilokatals
kiloliter
kiloliters
kilolitre
kilolitres
kilolumen

Literary usage of Kilogray

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Code of Federal Regulations: Parts 170 to 199 Revised as of April 1, 2005 by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"... (1) Electron beam source of ionizing radiation at a maximum energy of 3 million electron volts: Maximum absorbed dose not to exceed 150 kiloGray (15 ..."

2. Code of Federal Regulations: Title 21: Food and Drugs by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"... or (iv) The treatment of raw foods with ionizing radiation not to exceed the maximum dose of 1 kiloGray in accordance with §179.26 of this chapter. ..."

3. Guide to NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) by DIANE Publishing Company (1997)
"On other beam lines, dose rates in excess of 1 kilogray per second over a small area have been achieved with electrons, and exposure rates of about 2500 ..."

4. A Food Labeling Guide by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"... Pasteurization of milk • Treatment of raw foods with ionizing radiation in accordance with 21 CFR 179.26 (not exceeding 1 kiloGray when this booklet was ..."

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