alpha decay

n. The radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus by emission of an alpha particle.

alpha decay

n (General Physics) the radioactive decay process resulting in emission of alpha particles

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Noun

alpha decay - radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus that is accompanied by the emission of an alpha particleradioactive decay, disintegration, decay - the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation

alpha decay

High-energy (i.e., in the million-electron-volt range) radioactive decay products caused by the emission of alpha particles, which themselves are products of a disintegrating nucleus.

alpha decay

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Words related to alpha decay

noun radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus that is accompanied by the emission of an alpha particle

Related Words

radioactive decay
disintegration
decay

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