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Sv

Sv --> Sievert

(Science: unit) The special name for the sI unit of dose equivalent.

One sievert equals one joule per kilogram. The previously used unit, rem, is being replace by the sievert. One sievert is equal to 100 rem.

Abbreviation: Sv


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