Absorber

Meaning, Term, and Glossary Definition - What is Absorber?

Any material that stops ionizing radiation. Lead, concrete, and steel attenuate gamma rays. A thin sheet of paper or metal will stop or absorb alpha particles and most beta particles.

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Carbon Absorber   

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