FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
IRRADIATION
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Detailed explanation-1: -In the SI system, a millisievert (mSv) is defined as “the average accumulated background radiation dose to an individual for 1 year, exclusive of radon, in the United States.” 1 mSv is the dose produced by exposure to 1 milligray (mG) of radiation.
Detailed explanation-2: -The scientific unit of measurement for whole body radiation dose, called “effective dose, ‘’ is the millisievert (mSv). Other radiation dose measurement units include rad, rem, roentgen, sievert, and gray. Doctors use “effective dose” when they talk about the risk of radiation to the entire body.
Detailed explanation-3: -microsievert: micro-+ sievert, a millionth of a sievert. Used without a period. A symbol in SI, the International System of Units.