cosmic ray
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Early 20th century. From cosmic + ray, after German Kosmische Strahlung.
مثال
- Cosmic rays are constantly bombarding the Earth's atmosphere.
- The study of cosmic rays is a branch of astrophysics.
- Cosmic rays can cause damage to electronic devices.
ترکیبهای رایج
Cosmic ray bombardment Cosmic ray particles Cosmic ray detection Cosmic ray flux
تعریف انگلیسی
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