/ Dictionary / Index C Cerenkov radiation: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Ceren'kov radia"tion Pronunciation: [key] — Physics. Physics. radiation produced by a particle passing through a medium at a speed greater than that of light through the medium. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Cerenkov cereous Related Content Daily Word Quiz: diligent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language