👉 A non-SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation, equal to 0.01 gray.
Alright class, settle down and listen close, Let’s tackle this term, let’s make it a dose! “Rd” you ask, a puzzling plea, The dictionary tells us, “It’s absorbed energy!” Now, "absorbed dose" is key to see, How much radiation gets inside of thee. Think of it like sunshine bright, Or X-rays shining with all their might! A gray (pronounced “grey”) – that's the unit true, Measures the total dose for me and you. But "rd" is just one-tenth, small and slight, Zero point zero one gray, shining bright! So, "rd" stands for a fraction, don’t you see? A smaller measure of radiation's decree! Any questions popping up in your head? Let's discuss instead!