Definition

A unit used to measure radioactivity, which is one thousandth of a curie.

Example

The radioactive sample was measured in millicuries to determine its activity level.

Conversation

Did you know that a millicurie is a unit of radioactivity?

Yeah, I heard it's one thousandth of a curie, right?

Exactly! It's interesting how precise measurements can be.

For sure, especially in fields like medicine and research.

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Root Explanation

Millicurie is formed from "milli-" (meaning one-thousandth) and "curie" (named after Marie Curie, a pioneer in radioactivity). The term refers to a unit of radioactivity equal to one-thousandth of a curie, which is a measure of the amount of radioactive material.

Memory Tip

Think of 'milli-' meaning one-thousandth, and 'curie' as a tribute to Marie Curie, to remember that a millicurie is a small unit of radioactivity.

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