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Term

non-ionising radiation

Term

A form of electromagnetic radiation that does not have enough energy to cause ionisation of atoms in living tissue. Examples of this type of radiation include radio waves, microwaves, infrared light, and ordinary light.

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Okanagan University College.

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http://www.geog.ouc.bc.ca/conted/onlinecourses/enviroglos/n.html

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Okanagan University College

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