লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
ionizing
This term is primarily used in scientific and medical contexts to distinguish high-energy radiation from non-ionizing radiation. It describes a specific physical process where radiation possesses enough energy to detach electrons from atoms, creating ions. This process is critical because it can cause chemical changes in biological tissues, leading to DNA damage.
In practical usage, the word is almost exclusively paired with "radiation" as a compound noun phrase. It carries a connotation of danger or risk in public health and safety discussions, contrasting with non-ionizing sources like radio waves or visible light, which lack the energy to ionize atoms.
Meanings
Examples
X rays are a common form of ionizing radiation used in medical imaging.
We must ensure that the shielding is thick enough to block ionizing particles.
Is this type of radiation ionizing or non ionizing?
The lab technician warned that ionizing radiation can damage cellular DNA.
Gamma rays are highly ionizing and can penetrate deep into the body.
I wonder if the cosmic rays hitting the atmosphere are primarily ionizing.
The safety manual outlines the protocols for handling ionizing sources.
Alpha particles are ionizing but cannot penetrate a sheet of paper.