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From direct exposure to a massive dose of ionizing radiation, you can't. You can only pray that enough of your cells are left intact for you to survive.
However, ingested radioactive isotopes can be removed from the body by chelating agents, for example. But palliative care may be as much as you can hope for. Sorry.
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∙ 15y agoRadioactivity cannot be truly 'gotten rid of' with ease but instead it may be blocked by surrounding it (or protecting yourself) with a sheet of lead. The thicker the lead, the more radiation gets blocked out.
Radioactivity will decrease over time due to the existence of a "half-life"; the time it takes for half the radioactive material to decay to something else (possible still releasing radiation). For this reason, depending on the type of radioactive material, it may take anywhere from a few minutes to millions of years for radioactivity to naturally 'be get rid of'.
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∙ 13y agoIf you want to stop high energy radiation such as gamma rays, you are going to need thick sheets of concrete around the radiation source. Some other forms of electromagnetic radiations are not high in energy and can essentially be stopped by thin sheet of metal. Prolonged exposure to high energy radiation can lead to serious health complications.
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∙ 11y agoYou can't 'destroy' it, but you can absorb it, so that none of its energy remains
to go anywhere else. One example is a piece of black fabric, which absorbs all of
the visible light that shines on it.
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∙ 12y agoyou cannot convert radioactive material into nonradioactive material, you can only shield it, dilute it or place it at a safe distance.
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Why does CO2 destroy the atmosphere?
It doesn't really "destroy the atmosphere", Carbon Dioxide traps solar radiation, if there is too much solar radiation being trapped, then the earth becomes much hotter, hence global warming.
Can't you use ultra violet radiation to destroy cancer cells?
no u.v. light causes skin cancer
What does increased UV radiation causes a type of chain reaction in oceans mean?
Increased UV can cause a chain reaction. They destroy plankton which cause global warming.
What does electromagnetic radiation do to the human body?
It Really Depends Really On What EM Radiation It Is , Visible Light Does Nothing , Radio And Microwave Are Relatively Harmless, Too Much Of The Others Can Damage The Human Body On A Massive Scale. It Will Destroy Human Body Cells
Chlorofluorocarbons are harmful to what gas in the atmosphere?
They destroy ozone. Ozone is important because it blocks harmful UV radiation. CFC's are purely an anthropogenic chemical, and many of them are now banned.
What part of the atmosphere protects life from radiation?
Radiation can destroy life. Ozone protects from it.
How is cobalt-60 radiation useful in preseving fresh fruits and vegetables?
Gamma radiation destroy harmful microorganisms and insects.
What is UV radiation sterilization?
UV radiation is used to destroy bacteria, thereby sterilizing a surface on which bacteria were manipulated by a scientist.
Can X-rays damage electronics?
Theoretically, radiation (X-Rays are a form of radiation) can destroy almost everything. The amount of radiation emitted by luggage checkers at airports and X-Ray machines used by doctors is nowhere near enough to destroy most equipment.
How can science destroy society and the environment?
well if it is technology well the radiation is the one
Why does CO2 destroy the atmosphere?
It doesn't really "destroy the atmosphere", Carbon Dioxide traps solar radiation, if there is too much solar radiation being trapped, then the earth becomes much hotter, hence global warming.
What is stereotactic?
Stereotactic radiosurgery is the use of a precise beam of radiation to destroy tissue in the brain.
Why is the upper atmosphere so important?
The Ionosphere absorbs radiation from space, without it there could be no life on Earth since the radiation would destroy DNA.
What is stereotactic radiosurgery?
Stereotactic radiosurgery is the use of a precise beam of radiation to destroy tissue in the brain.
Why the Van Allen belts are hazardous to astronauts and satellites?
The Van Allen Belts are full of dangerous cosmic radiation. Radiation is harmful to humans and has a tendency to destroy electronic gear.
Can't you use ultra violet radiation to destroy cancer cells?
no u.v. light causes skin cancer
Can radiation kill pancreatic cancer?
When ionising radiation interacts with living cells is usually kills these cells. Thus yes, radiation can kill pancreatic cells that are cancerous. However the radiation will also destroy healthy cells (and destroy the pancreas) so the amount of radiation given has to be low and well targeted. This is difficult to achieve and if any cancerous cells remain alive they will regrow the cancer.
