kerma

/ ˈkɜːmə /

noun

1. physics the quotient of the sum of the initial kinetic energies of all the charged particles liberated by indirectly ionizing radiation in a volume element of a material divided by the mass of the volume element. The SI unit is the gray

Word History and Origins

Origin of kerma¹

C20: k (inetic) e (nergy) r (eleased per unit) ma (ss)

Example Sentences

The river railway had now been carried from Wady Halfa to Kerma, above the third cataract.

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From Kosheh to Kerma, the first Dervish position, the distance by river is 127 miles.

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The extension of the line from Kosheh to Kerma was therefore of vital importance.

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It was resolved to attack the Dervish position at Kerma at dawn.

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El Kheir was defeated, and fixed his advanced camp at Kerma.

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