delta ray

del·ta ray

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [del-tuh rey]
- /ˈdɛl tə reɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [del-tuh rey]
- /ˈdɛl tə reɪ/

Definitions of delta ray words

noun delta ray a particle, esp an electron, ejected from matter by ionizing radiation 3
noun delta ray high-energy electrons ejected from atoms by primary ionizing particles passing through matter 3
noun delta ray a low-energy electron emitted by a substance after bombardment by higher-energy particles, as alpha particles. 1
noun delta ray (physics) An electron ejected by recoil when a rapidly moving alpha particle or other charged particle passes through matter. 0
noun delta ray (physics) A secondary ionizing particle ejected by recoil when a primary particle passes through matter. 0

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Origin of delta ray

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10

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Parts of speech for Delta ray

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delta ray popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% 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.

delta ray usage trend in Literature

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