nonionizing
/nɑnˈaɪənaɪzɪŋ/
adjective
- Referring to radiation that does not have enough energy to remove electrons from atoms or molecules, such as radio waves, microwaves, or visible light.
- Nonionizing radiation from cell phones is considered safe at low levels.
- Microwaves are a type of nonionizing radiation used for cooking.
- The sunscreen protects against nonionizing ultraviolet rays.