Definition of
radioactive_decay has definitions from the fields of biology,physics,nuclear physics
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[ 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

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[ noun ] (biology,physics) the phenomenon of spontaneous changes in the nucleus of an atom

Synonyms

decomposition decay

Related terms

physical_phenomenon organic_phenomenon decompose

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