Meaning of the word "radiation belt" in English

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radiation belt

US /ˌreɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən belt/
UK /ˌreɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən belt/
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Noun

a region of charged particles, such as protons and electrons, trapped by a planet's magnetic field

Example:
The Van Allen radiation belt protects the Earth from solar wind.
Spacecraft must be shielded when passing through a radiation belt.