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air shower

–noun
a shower of secondary cosmic radiation, caused by the interaction of cosmic radiation or gamma radiation with the atmosphere.
Also called shower.


Origin:
1955–60
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air shower  
n.  
  1. A cleansing process during which jets of air blow tiny pieces of lint and dust off the clothing of employees who work in clean rooms.

  2. The equipment for this process.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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