cosmic ray (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 19
def highly penetrating ionizing radiation of extraterrestrial origin
def consisting chiefly of protons and alpha particles
def collision with atmospheric particles results in rays and particles of many kinds
Outgoing links
Hypernym ionizing radiation
Part holonym cosmic radiation
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Hyponym ionizing radiation
Part meronym cosmic radiation

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