Word Type

Noun

Proper Noun

Adjective

The word "rad" can be used as noun, proper noun and adjective.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

Gy gray

Derived Terms

Radelaide gigarad k-rad kilorad megarad microrad millirad rad-hard radness

Context

automotive firearms metrology plumbing slang

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

angular unit radioactivity unit

Type Of (IsA)

radioactivity unit

Related Terms

deg grad mil rd

Related Terms

absorbed dose deg excellent grad gray mil radiation unit

Synonym Network

radian rd

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