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rutherford scattering

Ruth·er·ford scat·ter·ing
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ruhth -er-ferd, ruhth- skat-er-ing]
    • /ˈrʌð ər fərd, ˈrʌθ- ˈskæt ər ɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ruhth -er-ferd, ruhth- skat-er-ing]
    • /ˈrʌð ər fərd, ˈrʌθ- ˈskæt ər ɪŋ/

Definition of rutherford scattering words

  • noun rutherford scattering the scattering of an alpha particle through a large angle with respect to the original direction of motion of the particle, caused by an atom (Rutherford atom) with most of the mass and all of the positive electric charge concentrated at a center or nucleus. 1
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Origin of rutherford scattering

First appearance:

before 1925
One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; named after E. Rutherford

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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