ionizing radiation 1
noundomain: natural phenomenon
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
high-energy radiation capable of producing ionization in substances through which it passes
Hypernym
radiation 1
noun
energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
EnglishHyponym
the radiation of alpha particles during radioactive decay
beta radiation 1
noun
radiation of beta particles during radioactive decay
cosmic ray 1
noun
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
radiation of neutrons (as by a neutron bomb)
X ray 1
noun
electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target
