cosmic rays
/ˈkɒzmɪk reɪz/
Definition

Definition of cosmic rays - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

spaceTECH.high-energy particles from outer spaceTECH.
  • Scientists study cosmic rays to understand the universe.
  • Cosmic rays can affect satellite operations.
  • Astronauts are exposed to cosmic rays in space.
cosmic radiation
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Expressions with cosmic

cosmic bowlingn.
bowling with glowing lights, music, and special effects
We went cosmic bowling for her birthday party.
cosmic calendarn.
model of universe's history in one year
The cosmic calendar shows humans appear on December 31st.
cosmic dustn.
tiny particles found in outer space
Scientists study cosmic dust to understand the universe.
cosmic rayn.
stream of high-energy particles from space
Cosmic rays can affect satellite operations.
cosmic background radiationn.
radiation pervading the universe from the Big Bang
The study of cosmic background radiation helps understand the universe's origins..
cosmic inflationn.
rapid expansion of the universe after the Big Bang
Cosmic inflation explains the universe's large-scale structure.

Terms related to cosmic rays

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cosmologistcosmologycosmopolitancosmosastronomyastrophysicsgalactichigh-energyinterstellarouter spaceradiation

Terms with cosmic rays included in their meaning

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interstellar mediumn.
astronomy
matter between stars including gas, dust, and cosmic rays
cosmogenicadj.
space
produced by cosmic rays
mesotronn.
cosmic rays
historical term for muon, a subatomic particle

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  1. French:rayons cosmiques, ...
  2. German:kosmische Strahlen, ...
  3. Italian:raggi cosmici, ...
  4. Spanish:rayos cósmicos, ...
  5. Portuguese:raios cósmicos, ...
  6. Chinese:宇宙射线, ...
  7. Japanese:宇宙線, ...
  8. Arabic:أشعة كونية, ...
  9. Hebrew:קְרִינָה קוֹסְמִית, ...
  10. Russian:космические лучи, ...
  11. Ukrainian:космічні промені, ...
  12. Hindi:ब्रह्मांडीय किरणें, ...
cosmic ray
ˈkɒzmɪk reɪ

Definition of cosmic ray - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
cosmic radiationTECH.stream of high-energy particles from spaceTECH.
  • Cosmic rays can affect satellite operations.
emission particle radiation
2.
ionizing radiationTECH.penetrating radiation from space causing secondary particlesTECH.
  • Cosmic rays create showers of particles in the atmosphere.
cosmic radiation
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Expressions with cosmic

cosmic bowlingn.
bowling with glowing lights, music, and special effects
We went cosmic bowling for her birthday party.
cosmic calendarn.
model of universe's history in one year
The cosmic calendar shows humans appear on December 31st.
cosmic dustn.
tiny particles found in outer space
Scientists study cosmic dust to understand the universe.
cosmic rayn.
stream of high-energy particles from space
Cosmic rays can affect satellite operations.
cosmic background radiationn.
radiation pervading the universe from the Big Bang
The study of cosmic background radiation helps understand the universe's origins..
cosmic inflationn.
rapid expansion of the universe after the Big Bang
Cosmic inflation explains the universe's large-scale structure.

Terms related to cosmic ray

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
astronomyastrophysicscosmosenergygalaxyphotonspaceuniverseextraterrestrialgalacticgammaionization

Examples of cosmic ray in a sentence

  • Cosmic rays pose challenges for astronauts in space.
  • Scientists study cosmic rays for insights into the universe.
  • Cosmic rays can affect electronic devices.

View all translations of cosmic ray

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  1. French:rayons cosmiques, rayon cosmique, ...
  2. German:kosmische Strahlung, kosmische Strahlen, ...
  3. Italian:raggio cosmico, raggi cosmici, ...
  4. Spanish:rayo cósmico, ...
  5. Portuguese:raios cósmicos, ...
  6. Chinese:宇宙射线, 太空射线, ...
  7. Japanese:宇宙線, コズミックレイ, ...
  8. Arabic:أَشِعَّة كَوْنِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:קֶרֶן קוֹסְמִית, ...
  10. Russian:космическое излучение, космический луч, ...
  11. Ukrainian:космічні промені, космічне випромінювання, ...
  12. Hindi:ब्रह्मांडीय किरण, कॉस्मिक किरण, ...

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