air shower

A·ïr show·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ah-eer shou-er]
- /ˈɑ ɪər ˈʃaʊ ər/
- /eə(r) ˈʃaʊə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer shou-er]
- /ˈɑ ɪər ˈʃaʊ ər/

Definitions of air shower words

noun air shower a shower of secondary cosmic radiation, caused by the interaction of cosmic radiation or gamma radiation with the atmosphere. 1
noun air shower An extensive cascade of ionized particles formed by the entry of a cosmic ray into the atmosphere. 0

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Origin of air shower

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60

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Parts of speech for Air shower

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air shower popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

air shower usage trend in Literature

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