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cosmic ray

cos

ˈkɒz

koz

mic

mɪk

mik

ray

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Definition & Meaning of "cosmic ray"in English

Cosmic ray

01

a high-energy particle, mainly originating from outside the Solar System, that travels through space at nearly the speed of light

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Inanimate

Composition

Compound

Countable

Plural form

cosmic rays

Examples

Cosmic rays play a role in shaping the Earth's atmosphere and climate.

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Nearby Words

cosmic microwave background

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