Cosmic Ray — definition

1. cosmic ray (Noun)

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cosmic ray (Noun) — 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.

1 type of
ionizing radiation
1 part of
cosmic radiation
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