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cosmic ray

/ˈkɒzmɪk reɪ/

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/ˈkɒzmɪk reɪ/C1formalscientific
  • ruВысокоэнергетическая частица, происходящая в основном из-за пределов Солнечной системы, которая движется в космосе почти со скоростью света и может воздействовать на атмосферу Земли; часто изучается в физике и астрономии.

A high-energy particle, primarily originating from outside the solar system, that travels through space at nearly the speed of light and can impact Earth's atmosphere, often studied in physics and astronomy.

  1. High-energy particle from spaceC1formal

    A high-energy particle, primarily protons and atomic nuclei, that travels through space at nearly the speed of light and can strike the Earth's atmosphere.

    ruВысокоэнергетическая частица из космоса

    • Cosmic rays constantly bombard the Earth from all directions.
    • Scientists study cosmic rays to understand the universe's most energetic processes.
    • The astronaut's equipment was shielded against cosmic rays.