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secondary radiation [′sek·ən‚der·ē ‚rād·ē′ā·shən]

(physics)

Particles or photons produced by the action of primary radiation on matter, such as Compton recoil electrons, delta rays, secondary cosmic rays, and secondary electrons.

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A powerful 400-watt halogen lamp is aided by a uniquely designed Secondary Radiation Assist (SRA) filter, and together they supply fast uniform heating.

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