KERMA

Etymology

Acronym for kinetic energy released in matter.

Noun

kerma (countable and uncountable, plural kermas)

(physics) The sum of the initial kinetic energies of all the charged particles liberated by uncharged ionizing radiation (neutrons and photons) in a sample of matter, divided by the mass of the sample.

Anagrams

• Maker, maker, marke

Source: Wiktionary



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