 radioactive_decay |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (physics,nuclear physics) the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation | |
| Synonyms: | disintegration decay | |
| Related terms: | nuclear_reaction alpha_decay beta_decay disintegrate | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (biology,physics) the phenomenon of spontaneous changes in the nucleus of an atom | |
| Synonyms: | decomposition decay | |
| Related terms: | physical_phenomenon organic_phenomenon decompose | |
| Similar spelling: |
radioactive_dust radioactive_waste radioactive_dating radioactive_material radioactivity_unit |
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