ionizing radiation

1. High-energy radiation capable of producing ionization in substances through which it passes (synset 111457691)
   is a type of: radiation - energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
   subtypes:

   • alpha radiation, alpha ray - the radiation of alpha particles during radioactive decay
   • beta radiation, beta ray, electron radiation - radiation of beta particles during radioactive decay
   • cosmic ray - highly penetrating ionizing radiation of extraterrestrial origin; consisting chiefly of protons and alpha particles; collision with atmospheric particles results in rays and particles of many kinds
   • neutron radiation - radiation of neutrons (as by a neutron bomb)
   • roentgen ray, x ray, x-radiation, x-ray - electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target

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