Definition

A unit of measurement for radiation exposure, equal to one thousandth of a rem.

Example

The radiation dose was measured in millirems to ensure safety.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a millirem?

Yeah, I think it's a measurement of radiation, right?

Exactly! It’s one thousandth of a rem.

That's interesting; I didn’t know it had such a specific definition.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Millirem is formed from "milli-" (meaning one thousandth) and "rem" (from Latin "remedium", meaning a remedy or a measure). The term millirem refers to a unit of measurement for radiation dose, specifically one thousandth of a rem.

Memory Tip

Think of 'milli-' meaning one thousandth, and 'rem' relating to a measure — so millirem is a measure that is one thousandth of a rem.

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