picocurie

[US]/ˌpɪkəʊˈkjʊəri/
[UK]/ˌpiːkoʊˈkjʊri/

Translation

n.a unit of radioactivity equal to one trillionth of a curie; (pCi); a measure of radioactivity

Phrases & Collocations

picocurie measurement

picocurie level

picocurie source

picocurie activity

picocurie calibration

picocurie unit

picocurie standard

picocurie detector

picocurie sample

picocurie dose

Example Sentences

the radioactivity of the sample was measured in picocuries.

one picocurie is equal to one trillionth of a curie.

the safety limit for exposure is set at 100 picocuries.

we need to convert the measurement from picocuries to becquerels.

the lab reported a contamination level of 50 picocuries.

picocuries are often used in medical diagnostics.

environmental samples can be tested for picocurie levels.

regulations specify limits on picocurie emissions.

understanding picocuries is essential for radiation safety.

they found a picocurie level above the safety threshold.

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