Geiger-Müller counter

noun

Gei·​ger-Mül·​ler counter ˈgī-gər-ˈmyü-lər How to pronounce Geiger-Müller counter (audio)
-ˈmi-,
-ˈmə-

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The one that most people are familiar with—mostly from movies—is the Geiger counter, which is also known as the Geiger-Muller counter. WIRED, 8 Sep. 2023

Word History

Etymology

W. Müller, 20th century German physicist

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Geiger-Müller counter was in 1932

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“Geiger-Müller counter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Geiger-M%C3%BCller%20counter. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

Geiger-Müller counter

noun
Geiger-Mül·​ler counter
-ˈmyül-ər,
-ˈmil-,
-ˈməl-

Medical Definition

Geiger-Müller counter

noun
Geiger-Mül·​ler counter -ˈmyül-ər-, -ˈmil-, -ˈməl- How to pronounce Geiger-Müller counter (audio)
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