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Glossary Atomic Weapons / Term

Radiation

Usually refers to the radiant energy emitted by certain elements (such as radium, uranium, plutonium, thorium, and their products). Radiation is often in the form of alpha particles, beta particles, or gamma rays.

See Radioactivity, Alpha Particle, Beta Particle, Gamma Ray.

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