Logo
dictionary thesaurus

scintillation counter

noun

Definition of scintillation counter

: a device for detecting and registering individual scintillations (as in radioactive emission)

First Known Use of scintillation counter

1947, in the meaning defined above

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for scintillation counter

scintillation counter

noun

Medical Definition of scintillation counter

: a device for detecting and registering individual scintillations (as in radioactive emission)

— called also scintillometer

WORD OF THE DAY

apologia

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!