Geiger–Müller counter

noun Gei·ger–Mül·ler counter \-ˈmyü-lər, -ˈmi-, -ˈmə-\

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W. Müller, 20th century German physicist

First Known Use: 1932

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noun Geiger–Mül·ler counter \-ˈmyül-ər-, -ˈmil-, -ˈməl-\

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