ionizing radiation

i·on·iz·ing radiation  (-nzng)

n.

High-energy radiation capable of producing ionization in substances through which it passes. It includes nonparticulate radiation, such as x-rays, and radiation produced by energetic charged particles, such as alpha and beta rays, and by neutrons, as from a nuclear reaction.

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ionizing radiation

n

(Physics / General Physics) electromagnetic or corpuscular radiation that is able to cause ionization

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Noun

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ionizing radiation - high-energy radiation capable of producing ionization in substances through which it passes alpha radiation, alpha ray - the radiation of alpha particles during radioactive decay beta radiation, beta ray, electron radiation - radiation of beta particles during radioactive decay cosmic ray - 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 neutron radiation - radiation of neutrons (as by a neutron bomb) radiation - energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles roentgen ray, X ray, X-radiation, X-ray - electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target