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【TED-Ed】Is radiation dangerous? - Matt Anticole
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黃于珍 posted on 2023/05/20Ever wondered if radiation is as scary as it sounds? This video breaks down the science behind radiation, from the electromagnetic spectrum to the "banana equivalent dose," helping you bust common myths. You'll pick up tons of useful vocabulary and learn practical ways to understand radiation in your daily life!
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phenomenon
US /fɪˈnɑməˌnɑn, -nən/
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UK /fə'nɒmɪnən/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- Interesting or unusual person, group
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US /ˈtrɪɡɚ/
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UK /'trɪɡə(r)/
- Noun
- Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- Device that starts a process
- Transitive Verb
- To start a process off e.g. a memory
- To cause something to begin or happen.
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US /ˈspɛktrəm/
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UK /'spektrəm/
- Noun
- The wavelengths of colors from red to violet
- a range of different positions, opinions, etc. between two extreme points
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