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Radiation pressure — is the pressure exerted upon any surface exposed to electromagnetic radiation. If absorbed, the pressure is the energy flux density divided by the speed of light. If the radiation is totally reflected, the radiation pressure is doubled.For… … Wikipedia
Radiation damage — is a term associated with ionizing radiation.CausesThis radiation may take several forms: *Cosmic rays and subsequent energetic particles caused by their collision with the atmosphere and other materials. *Radioactive daughter products… … Wikipedia
hom|ing — «HOH mihng», noun, adjective. –n. 1. the action of a missile or torpedo which directs itself to or toward a target in response to signals or radiation emanating from or reflected by the target. 2. the system which receives the signals or… … Useful english dictionary
prob´ing|ly — probe «prohb», verb, probed, prob|ing, noun. –v.t. 1. to search into; examine thoroughly; investigate: »to probe a person s thoughts or feelings to find out why he acted as he did. Man in his unquenchable thirst for oil has probed ever deeper… … Useful english dictionary
back|scat|ter|ing — «BAK SKAT uhr ihng», noun. Physics. the deflection of radioactive particles, light waves, or other radiation back at an angle of greater than 90 degrees … Useful english dictionary
clead|ing — «KLEE dihng», noun. 1. Scottish. clothing. 2. Engineering and Architecture. a covering, casing, or lining, such as the felting put around steam pipes to prevent radiation. ╂[< Scandinavian (compare Old Icelandic kl clothe) + English ing1] … Useful english dictionary
di|a|paus|ing — «DY uh P zihng», adjective. in diapause: »A diapausing silkworm pupa…withstands 100 times as much X ray radiation as a human being (Science News Letter) … Useful english dictionary
shield|ing — «SHEEL dihng», noun. a substance that shields against radiation; shield … Useful english dictionary
un|der|draw|ing — «UHN duhr DR ihng», noun. an outline drawing put on a canvas, mural, or the like, prior to the application of paint: »the use of infrared radiation to examine the “underdrawings” of mediaeval European paintings (New Scientist) … Useful english dictionary
ionizingradiation — i·on·iz·ing radiation (īʹə nī zĭng) n. High energy radiation capable of producing ionization in substances through which it passes. It includes nonparticulate radiation, such as x rays, and radiation produced by energetic charged particles, such… … Universalium
