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Definition of radiation belt noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

radiation belt

noun
 
/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃn belt/
 
/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃn belt/
(astronomy)
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  1. a region surrounding a planet where charged particles (= very small pieces of matter) are held in place by the planet's magnetic field
    • The space mission provided new data on the Earth's radiation belts.
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