beta radiation
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beta radiation [(bay-tuh)]High-energy electrons, carrying a negative charge, that are sent out by some radioactive nuclei. (See alpha radiation and gamma radiation.)
Note: Beta radiation, unlike alpha radiation, has some penetrating power and can pass through clothing and wooden walls.
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WordNet
| beta radiation | |
noun | |
| radiation of beta particles during radioactive decay |
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Beta radiation
is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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