kerma
/ (ˈkɜːmə) /
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
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How to use kerma in a sentence
The river railway had now been carried from Wady Halfa to kerma, above the third cataract.
With Kitchener in the Soudan | G. A. HentyFrom Kosheh to kerma, the first Dervish position, the distance by river is 127 miles.
The River War | Winston S. ChurchillThe extension of the line from Kosheh to kerma was therefore of vital importance.
The River War | Winston S. ChurchillIt was resolved to attack the Dervish position at kerma at dawn.
The River War | Winston S. ChurchillEl Kheir was defeated, and fixed his advanced camp at kerma.
Ten Years' Captivity in the Mahdi's Camp 1882-1892 | F. R. Wingate
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