ionizing radiation
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1. high-energy radiation capable of producing ionization in substances through which it passes (noun.phenomenon)
| hypernym | : | radiation, |
| definition | : | energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles (noun.phenomenon) |
| hyponym | : | alpha radiation, alpha ray, |
| definition | : | the radiation of alpha particles during radioactive decay (noun.phenomenon) |
| hyponym | : | cosmic ray, |
| definition | : | highly penetrating ionizing radiation of extraterrestrial origin; consisting chiefly of protons and alpha particles; collision with atmospheric particles results in rays and particles of many kinds (noun.phenomenon) |
| hyponym | : | neutron radiation, |
| definition | : | radiation of neutrons (as by a neutron bomb) (noun.phenomenon) |
| hyponym | : | roentgen ray, x ray, x-radiation, x-ray, |
| definition | : | electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target (noun.phenomenon) |
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