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where <math>d\bar{ϵ}</math> is the mean energy imparted to matter of mass <math>dm</math> by ionising radiation. The SI unit for absorbed dose is joule per kilogram (J kg<sup>-1</sup>) and its special name is [[gray]] (Gy).
(Adopted from [[ICRP Publication 103]], 2007) See also the ICRPaedia entry on [[Absorbed,_Equivalent,_and_Effective_Dose|absorbed, equivalent, and effective dose]].
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