Geiger
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Name — A German surname, familiar to English speakers mainly through the Geiger counter, the radiation-detecting device named after physicist Hans Geiger.
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Etymology
Borrowed from German Geiger.
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What does “Geiger” mean?
The word “Geiger” means a German surname, familiar to English speakers mainly through the Geiger counter, the radiation-detecting device named after physicist Hans Geiger. In plain terms, a surname best known from the Geiger counter, a device that detects radiation.
How do you pronounce “Geiger”?
“Geiger” is pronounced GEYE-guh (/ˈɡaɪɡə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “Geiger” in a sentence?
Here is “Geiger” used in a sentence: “The site was checked with a Geiger counter before workers went in.”
What part of speech is “Geiger”?
“Geiger” is a name.