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alpha ray

noun Physics.
  1. a stream of alpha particles.
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Origin of alpha ray

First recorded in 1900–05
Also called alpha radiation.
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British Dictionary definitions for alpha ray

alpha ray

noun
  1. ionizing radiation consisting of a stream of alpha particles
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alpha ray in Medicine

alpha ray

n.
  1. A stream of alpha particles or a single high-speed alpha particle.
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alpha ray in Science

alpha ray

  1. A stream of alpha particles.
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