delta ray

noun — 2 senses

delta ray

noun
1

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics An electron ejected by recoil when a rapidly moving alpha particle or other charged particle passes through matter.

2

Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics A secondary ionizing particle ejected by recoil when a primary particle passes through matter.

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