"Ionising radiation" refers to a type of energy that can be harmful to living things. It has the power to remove electrons from atoms or molecules, creating charged particles called ions. This radiation can come from natural sources like the sun or from man-made sources like X-rays. Exposure to
ionising radiation can have health risks, so it's important to protect yourself from it.
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«ionising»
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Sentences with «ionising radiation»
- Herschel 36 is the main source of ionising radiation for this part of the Lagoon Nebula. (sciencedaily.com)
- Fabian Schneider added: «Our results have far - reaching consequences for the understanding of our cosmos: there might be 70 % more supernovae, a 200 % increase in chemical yields and 270 % more ionising radiation from massive star populations. (sciencedaily.com)
- X-rays are classified as ionising radiation, which in case of improper use may be dangerous for persons and for their surroundings. (sesotec.com)
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