kerma Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: K ER1 M AH0
What Does Kerma Mean?
Kerma is used as a noun meaning 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.
Kerma Definition (Noun)
- 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.
Synonyms of Kerma
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Kerma synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Kerma
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Kerma in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
kerma (countable and uncountable, plural kermas)
Words That Rhyme With Kerma
Origin of Kerma
Acronym for kinetic energy released in matter.