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alpha radiation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | alpha ray |
| Type of | corpuscular radiation, ionizing radiation, particulate radiation |
Examples of alpha radiation
alpha radiation
These stars are, without exception, so light that no H-alpha radiation is emitted.
From the sciencedaily.com
It emits alpha radiation, which can damage the DNA of cells and cause cancer.
From the independent.co.uk
Alpha radiation consists of helium-4 nucleus and is readily stopped by a sheet of paper.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Traditional protective clothing only protects against alpha radiation.
From the newscientist.com
External alpha radiation is not considered much of a health hazard.
From the infowars.com
This brings the radioisotope close enough to tissue for the alpha radiation to damage cells.
From the en.wikipedia.org
U235 emits alpha radiation, which is stopped in a few inches of air.
From the guardian.co.uk
For example, 1 Gy of alpha radiation causes about 20 times as much damage as 1 Gy of X-rays.
From the en.wikipedia.org
It is more ionizing than alpha radiation, but less than gamma.
From the en.wikipedia.org
