rad

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see also: RAD

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Pronunciation

• (British, America) IPA: /ɹæd/

Adjective

rad (comparative radder, superlative raddest)

1. (slang) Clipping of radical#English|radical; excellent

Translations

• German: krass, irre, bombig
• Russian: клёвый

Noun

rad (plural rads)

1. (metrology) A non-SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation, equal to 0.01 gray.

   Synonyms: rd

   cot en

2. Abbreviation of radian#English|radian.
3. (automotive, plumbing, slang) Abbreviation of radiator#English|radiator.
4. (firearms, slang) Abbreviation of sight radius.

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RAD

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Noun

rad

1. (computing) Initialism of rapid application development

Proper noun

1. (NASA, space) Initialism of Radiation Assessment Detector a scientific instrument of the Mars Science Laboratory onboard the Curiosity rover at Mars.

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