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non-ionizing radiation

A type of low-energy radiation that does not have enough energy to remove an electron (negative particle) from an atom or molecule. Non-ionizing radiation includes visible, infrared, and ultraviolet light; microwaves; radio waves; and radiofrequency energy from cell phones. Most types of non-ionizing radiation have not been found to cause cancer.

( non-I-uh-NY-zing RAY-dee-AY-shun )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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