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rad.

A non-SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation, equal to 0.01 gray, that is, 1 centigray.

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noun/ɹæd/UK, US
  1. A non-SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation, equal to 0.01 gray, that is, 1 centigray.

  2. Symbol for the radian, a unit of measure for angle.

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  3. Clipping of radiator.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping · slang
  4. Abbreviation of sight radius.

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  5. Clipping of radical: a political radical.

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adj/ɹæd/UK, US
  1. Clipping of radical (“excellent”).

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