BETADECAY
Beta decay
In nuclear physics, beta decay is a type of radioactive decay in which a beta particle is emitted from an atomic nucleus. Beta decay is a process which allows the atom to obtain the optimal ratio of protons and neutrons.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Beta decay
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beta decay
Noun
- A nuclear reaction in which a beta particle (electron or positron) is emitted
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