linear energy transfer

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.L03550
The average energy locally imparted to a medium by a charged particle of specified energy, per unit distance traversed.
Source:
PAC, 1982, 54, 1533. 'Glossary of terms used in nuclear analytical chemistry (Provisional)' on page 1545 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198254081533)