extinction 3
noundomain: natural proc.
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
the reduction of the intensity of radiation as a consequence of absorption and radiation
Hypernym
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
Part_meronym
absorption 2
noun
(physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium
scattering 2
noun
the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions
EnglishPart_holonym
absorption 2
noun
(physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium
scattering 2
noun
the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions
