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scintillation counter

/ˈsɪntlˌeɪʃən ˌkaʊntər/
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Definitions of scintillation counter
  1. noun
    counter tube in which light flashes when exposed to ionizing radiation
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    type of:
    counter tube
    a measuring instrument for counting individual ionizing events
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