irradiation and contamination

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irradiation

exposing an object to nuclear radiation

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irradiated objects do not

become radioactive

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ionising radiation

can increase the risk of cancer

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shielding can stop radiation

gloves can protect against alpha radiation as it it’s less penetrating

beta and gamma radiation are more penetrating and therefore a lead apron is needed to stop the radiation