Definition of Neutron radiation

1. Noun. Radiation of neutrons (as by a neutron bomb).


Definition of Neutron radiation

1. Noun. A form of non-ionizing radiation consisting of free neutrons. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Neutron radiation

1. An emission of neutrons from the nucleus of an atom by decay or fission. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Neutron Radiation

neutron-richer
neutron-richest
neutron-star
neutron activation analysis
neutron bomb
neutron bombs
neutron capture therapy
neutron diffraction
neutron drip line
neutron flux
neutron fluxes
neutron interferometer
neutron number
neutron numbers
neutron optics
neutron radiation (current term)
neutron scattering
neutron spectrometry
neutron star
neutron stars
neutronic
neutronium
neutronization
neutrons
neutropenia
neutropenias
neutropenic
neutropenic angina
neutrophil
neutrophil activating factor

Literary usage of Neutron radiation

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Food and Drugs, Pt. 800-1299, Revised by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"A medical neutron radiation therapy system is a device intended to generate high-energy neutrons for radiation therapy. This generic type of device may ..."

2. Utilisation and Reliability of High Power Proton Accelerators: Workshop by NEA Nuclear Science Committee (2005)
"Redundancies and spares may or may not useful because of the extremely high level neutron radiation in the area. It is a challenge. ..."

3. Space Radiation Hazards and the Vision for Space Exploration: Report of a by National Research Council (U.S.) (2006)
"Monitoring of charged-particle and neutron radiation fields and associated doses on the lunar and martian surfaces is also needed. ..."

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