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Delta Ray (Noun)

Meaning

An electron ejected from matter by ionizing radiation.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

  • Delta rays are produced when an alpha particle or beta particle collides with an orbital electron of an atom in a material.
  • The high-energy delta ray then goes on to collide with other atoms, producing further ionization.
  • A delta ray can be thought of as a secondary electron ejected from the atom after it has interacted with the primary radiation.
  • In many cases, the delta ray itself is capable of producing further ionization as it moves through the material.
  • Delta rays can also cause significant damage to living cells by ionizing the water molecules in the cell.

Hypernyms

  • Negatron
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