Meaning of the word "radiation belt" in English
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radiation belt
US /ˌreɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən belt/
UK /ˌreɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən belt/
Noun
a region of charged particles, such as protons and electrons, trapped by a planet's magnetic field
Example:
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The Van Allen radiation belt protects the Earth from solar wind.
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Spacecraft must be shielded when passing through a radiation belt.
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