"radiation shielding" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} radiation shielding (uncountable)
  1. physical barriers designed to provide protection from the effects of ionizing radiation, including radioactive material Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Materials, Radioactivity
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  2. the technology of providing such protection Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-radiation_shielding-en-noun-k7jpyUCV

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