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alpha particle

noun

Meaning

  1. A positively charged nucleus of a helium-4 atom (consisting of two protons and two neutrons), emitted as a consequence of radioactivity; α-particle

Etymology / origin

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Related words

α-particle(English)alpha emission(English)alpha radiation(English)alpha emitter(English)alpha decay(English)alpha ray(English)angel particle(English)antihelion(English)

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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