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Term

cosmic radiation

Term

Radiations consisting of atomic nuclei, especially protons, of very high energy that reach the earth from outer space. Some cosmic radiations are very energetic and are able to penetrate a mile or more into the Earth. (Source: CED / WRIGHT)

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http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/aliss_scripts/concept/1814

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