alpha ray

al·pha ray

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-fuh rey]
- /ˈæl fə reɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-fuh rey]
- /ˈæl fə reɪ/

Definitions of alpha ray words

noun alpha ray ionizing radiation consisting of a stream of alpha particles 3
noun alpha ray a stream of alpha particles, less penetrating than a beta ray 3
noun alpha ray a stream of alpha particles. 1

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Origin of alpha ray

First appearance:

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05

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Parts of speech for Alpha ray

noun

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alpha ray popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

alpha ray usage trend in Literature

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