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Rad

/ɹæd/

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noun

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

Synonyms: rd

noun

  1. In the International System of Units, the derived unit of plane angular measure of angle equal to the angle subtended at the centre of a circle by an arc of its circumference equal in length to the radius of the circle. Symbol: rad

noun

  1. Anything which radiates or emits rays.
  2. A device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air, through metal fins.
  3. (of buildings) A finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room.
  4. A type of antenna.

adjective

  1. Favoring fundamental change, or change at the root cause of a matter.
  2. Pertaining to a root (of a plant).
  3. Pertaining to the basic or intrinsic nature of something.
  4. Thoroughgoing; far-reaching.
  5. Of or pertaining to the root of a word.
  6. (of a sound) Produced using the root of the tongue.
  7. Involving free radicals.
  8. Relating to a radix or mathematical root.
  9. (1980s & 1990s) Excellent; awesome.

Synonyms: primitive, fundamental

noun

  1. The distance between the front and rear sights of a firearm.

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Rad is a 5-meaning word in English. Shorter words have fewer anagrams.

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