curie
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Noun — A unit of radioactivity, equal to 37 billion decays per second.
Etymology
Named after physicist Pierre Curie (1859–1906), who along with his wife Marie Curie pioneered research into radioactivity.
Full origin of curie →Frequently asked questions
What does “curie” mean?
The word “curie” means a unit of radioactivity, equal to 37 billion decays per second. In plain terms, a scientific unit measuring how radioactive a substance is, named after the Curies.
How do you use “curie” in a sentence?
Here is “curie” used in a sentence: “Older radiation measurements were often given in curies rather than becquerels.”
What part of speech is “curie”?
“Curie” is a noun.
Where does the word “curie” come from?
The word “curie” dates back to around 1859. Named after physicist Pierre Curie (1859–1906), who along with his wife Marie Curie pioneered research into radioactivity.