cosmic ray

noun

Meaning

An energetic particle originating outside our solar system.
Cosmic radiation: a stream of cosmic rays.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

cosmic radiation(English)astroparticle(English)solar energetic particle(English)cosmic background radiation(English)cosmoparticle(English)cosmic dust(English)derma ray(English)delta ray(English)

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Sources

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