Meaning of IONIZING RADIATION
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| | Definition: | | [n] high-energy radiation capable of producing ionization in substances through which it passes |
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| | See Also: | | alpha radiation, alpha ray, beta radiation, beta ray, cosmic ray, electron radiation, neutron radiation, radiation, roentgen ray, X ray, X-radiation | |
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| | Definition: | | Radiation (such as x-rays) that can make organic molecules into ions, and therefore make them more reactive, by knocking off some of their electrons. |
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