ionizing radiation

/ˌaɪəˈnaɪzɪŋ ˈreɪdiˌeɪʃən/

Other forms: ionizing radiations

Definitions of ionizing radiation

1. noun

   high-energy radiation capable of producing ionization in substances through which it passes
   types:

   alpha radiation, alpha ray

   the radiation of alpha particles during radioactive decay

   beta radiation, beta ray, electron radiation

   radiation of beta particles during radioactive decay

   cosmic ray

   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

   neutron radiation

   radiation of neutrons (as by a neutron bomb)

   X ray, X-radiation, X-ray, roentgen ray, x-ray

   electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target

   type of:

   radiation

   energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles