curie

[ˈkjʊəri]

curie Definition

a unit of radioactivity, equal to the activity of a quantity of radium-226.

Using curie: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "curie" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sample was measured in curies.

  • Example

    The radiation level was measured in microcuries.

Origins of curie

named after Marie and Pierre Curie, French physicists

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Summary: curie in Brief

'Curie' [ˈkjʊəri] is a noun that refers to a unit of radioactivity. It is named after Marie and Pierre Curie, French physicists who discovered radium. The term is used to measure the activity of radioactive materials, with examples like 'The sample was measured in curies.'