high-energy radiation

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radiation
noun[U]
uk
/ˌreɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌreɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
a form of energy that comes from a nuclear reaction and that can be very dangerous ...
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(Definition ofradiationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The combination of complex technology, patients with life-threatening diseases and the use of high-energyradiationcan lead to a highly stressful work environment.
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In any case,high-energyradiationunder the form of cosmic rays and radionuclide decay plays against the preservation of chirality.
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The hayforks make up a small machine withhigh-energyradiation, while the barrels comprise a grotesque machine which - at least when not amplified - transmit relatively little energy.
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Chiral molecules incorporated in comets and meteorites are bombarded for billions of years by cosmic rays and by thehigh-energyradiationdue to the decay of naturally occurring radionuclides.
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Ultrashor thigh-energyradiationand matter.
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Nearly allhigh-energyradiationcauses its damage by creating dangerous, highly-reactive chemicals called "free radicals".
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It can be generated by exposing a frozen mixture of water and carbon dioxide tohigh-energyradiation, and then warming to remove the excess water.
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High-energyradiationexceeding the ionization potential also generates free electrons which are negligible compared to those produced by electron beams which are charged.
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The project provided revolutionary insights into celestial objects by studying theirhigh-energyradiationfrom space.
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A whole-body exposure to 5 or more gray ofhigh-energyradiationat one time usually leads to death within 14 days.
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He earned international recognition as a polymer scientist and engineer by usinghigh-energyradiationto synthesize and modify polymers via degradation, cross-linking, and grafting.
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