Food irradiation — The Radura logo, used to show a food has been treated with ionizing radiation. Food irradiation is the process of exposing food to ionizing radiation[1] to destroy microorganisms, bacteria, viruses, or ins … Wikipedia
Electron irradiation — is a process which involves using electrons, usually of high energy, to treat an object for a variety of purposes. This may take place under elevated temperatures and nitrogen atmosphere. Possible uses for electron irradiation include… … Wikipedia
Total body irradiation — (TBI) is a form of radiotherapy used primarily as part of the preparative regimen for haematopoietic stem cell (or bone marrow) transplantation. As the name implies, TBI involves irradiation of the entire body, though in modern practice the lungs … Wikipedia
Estimates of average annual dose equivalent to the whole body from various sources of irradiation received by members of the U.S. population — ▪ Table Estimates of average annual dose equivalent to the whole body from various sources of irradiation received by members of the U.S. population source of radiation average dose rates (mSv/year) Natural environmental cosmic radiation 0.27… … Universalium
Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation — (UVGI) is a sterilization method that uses ultraviolet (UV) light at sufficiently short wavelength to break down micro organisms. [National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. (2008, April). NIOSH eNews, 5(12). Retrieved September 10,… … Wikipedia
radiation — radiational, adj. /ray dee ay sheuhn/, n. 1. Physics. a. the process in which energy is emitted as particles or waves. b. the complete process in which energy is emitted by one body, transmitted through an intervening medium or space, and… … Universalium
Ultraviolet — UV redirects here. For other uses, see UV (disambiguation). UVB redirects here. For the mysterious shortwave radio station in Russia, see UVB 76. For other uses, see Ultraviolet (disambiguation). False color image of the Sun s corona as seen in… … Wikipedia
food preservation — Any method by which food is protected against spoilage by oxidation, bacteria, molds, and microorganisms. Traditional methods include dehydration, smoking, salting, controlled fermentation (including pickling), and candying; certain spices have… … Universalium
Crystal oscillator — A miniature 4 MHz quartz crystal enclosed in a hermetically sealed HC 49/US package, used as the resonator in a crystal oscillator. A crystal oscillator is an electronic oscillator circuit that uses the mechanical resonance of a vibrating crystal … Wikipedia
Neutron activation analysis — Science with Neutrons Foundations Neutron temperature Flux · Radiation … Wikipedia
Agriculture and Food Supplies — ▪ 2007 Introduction Bird flu reached Europe and Africa, and concerns over BSE continued to disrupt trade in beef. An international vault for seeds was under construction on an Arctic island. Stocks of important food fish species were reported… … Universalium
