radiation damage

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1. The damage caused by the removal of atoms from a solid material when elementary particles, such as those associated with cosmic rays or radioactivity, collide with it.

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Radiation damage is one of the devastating effects of nuclear weapons.

Radiation damage is an important consideration in the design of nuclear reactors, where radiation levels are high.

Example Sentences

Scientists filmed atoms "roaming" before exploding -- revealing a hidden driver of radiation damage.

From Science Daily

Knowing how this process depends on atomic arrangement and motion is essential for accurately modeling radiation damage in water and in biological environments, as well as for interpreting ultrafast X-ray experiments.

From Science Daily

Over generations, their skin might darken to block radiation damage as well.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Findings from the Snow White Project led to breakthroughs about reversing radiation damage to organs. The military was very interested and invested money.”

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The energies of the electrons involved are also similar to those responsible for radiation damage.

From Science Daily