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i·on·iz·ing ra·di·a·tion
/ˈīəˌnīziNG ˌrādēˈāSHən/
noun
radiation consisting of particles, X-rays, or gamma rays with sufficient energy to cause ionization in the medium through which it passes.
Ionizing radiation
Ionizing radiation, including nuclear radiation, consists of subatomic particles or electromagnetic waves that have sufficient energy to ionize atoms or molecules by detaching electrons from them. Wikipedia
Jul 27, 2023 · Ionizing radiation is a type of energy released by atoms in the form of electromagnetic waves or particles. People are exposed to natural ...
While everyone is exposed to natural background radiation, workers may also be exposed to ionizing radiation in workplaces with radiation sources.
A type of high-energy radiation that has enough energy to remove an electron (negative particle) from an atom or molecule, causing it to become ionized.