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beta decay

noun

Meaning

  1. A nuclear reaction in which a beta particle (electron or positron) is emitted.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

beta radiation(English)beta(English)beta particle(English)beta-beam(English)gamma decay(English)beta ray(English)neutron emission(English)β-particle(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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