Definitions for kerma
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1. kermanoun

   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.

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1. Kerma

   Kerma was the capital city of the Kerma culture, which was located in present-day Sudan at least 5,500 years ago. Kerma is one of the largest archaeological sites in ancient Nubia. It has produced decades of extensive excavations and research, including thousands of graves and tombs and the residential quarters of the main city surrounding the Western/Lower Deffufa. The locale that is now Kerma was first settled around 8350 BC, during the Mesolithic. Between 5550 BC and 5150 BC, the site was mostly abandoned, possibly due to decreased Nile flow during this time interval. A second hiatus in occupation occurred between 4050 BC and 3450 BC, likely as a result of minimal flow from the White Nile. Around 3000 BC, a cultural tradition began around Kerma. It was a large urban center that was built around a large adobe temple known as the Western Deffufa. A state society formed between 2550 BC and 1550 BC, with a significant decrease in cattle breeding being evidenced by the archaeological record around 1750 BC.As a capital city and location of royal burials, it sheds light on the complex social structure present in this society.

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1. Kerma

   Kerma is the sum of the initial kinetic energies of all the charged particles liberated by uncharged ionizing radiation in a sample of matter, divided by the mass of the sample. It is defined by the quotient . Kerma dose is different from absorbed dose, according to the energies involved. Whilst roughly equal at low energies, kerma is much higher than absorbed dose at higher energies, as some of the energy escapes from the absorbing volume in the form of bremsstrahlung X-rays or fast moving electrons. The unit for kerma is joule per kilogram, which is the same as for absorbed dose. The word "kerma" is an acronym for "kinetic energy released in material", "kinetic energy released in matter", or sometimes "kinetic energy released per unit mass". The photon energy is transferred to matter in a two-step process. First, energy is transferred to charged particles in the medium through various photon interactions. Next, these secondary charged particles transfer the energy to the medium through atomic excitation and ionizations.

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1. maker

2. marke

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of kerma in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of kerma in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kerma
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerma
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=kerma