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Cosmic ray

Cosmic ray Meaning & Definition
Cosmic ray Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Cosmic ray?

[n] 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

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See Also | ionizing radiation

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