Radiotoxicity
Concept of Radiotoxicity
In relation to securing dangerous material (in case of crisis or terrorism) a meaning of radiotoxicity may be outlined, in general regarding European law, as follows: The radiotoxicity (as opposed to chemical toxicity) of a substance refers to its potential capacity to cause damage to living tissue due to its ionizing radiation.
See also: Effective dose coefficient[1]
Resources
Notes and References
- Definition of radiotoxicity published by the European Commission
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