kerma

Etymology
Acronym for kinetic energy released in matter.

Noun

 * 1)  The sum of the initial kinetic energies of all the charged particles liberated by uncharged ionizing radiation (neutrons and photons) in a sample of matter, divided by the mass of the sample.

Derived terms

 * air kerma rate

Etymology 1
Most likely from. First attested in the 1770s.

Noun

 * 1) cream dairy product; the butterfat/milkfat part of milk which rises to the top
 * 2)  the cream elite

Etymology 2
From.

Noun

 * 1)  kerma