ionising radiation

A form of ionizing radiation — High-energy radiation that is capable of causing ionization in substances through which it passes; also includes high-energy particles.

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Meanings

nounionising radiation (countable and uncountable, plural ionising radiations)

plural ionising radiations

  1. UKalternativecountableuncountableAlternative spelling of ionizing radiation.
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