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Meaning of Cerenkov effect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
tʃɛˈɹɛŋkəf ɛˈfɛkt

Definitions

The emission of light (Cerenkov radiation) that occurs when a charged particle passes through an insulator at a speed greater than the speed of light in that medium; the characteristic blue glow from a nuclear reactor.

Equivalents

Français effet Cerenkov

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Cerenkov radiation cereologist cereology cereolysin cereopsis Cererian

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