beta decay

ˈbeɪtə dɪˈkeɪ

Definition

Definition of beta decay - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

nuclear physics

TECH.

nuclear change where an electron or positron is released

TECH.

Beta decay changes a neutron into a proton and an electron.
Scientists observed beta decay in the laboratory experiment.
Beta decay emits radiation detectable by special instruments.

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Expressions with beta

beta tester

individual trying a product in trial phase

As a beta tester, she gave feedback on the new gadget.

beta male

male second in social hierarchy, submissive to alpha male

In the wolf pack, he was the beta male.

beta reader

individual providing feedback on a draft

A beta reader's comments can help improve the story.

beta fish

small colorful freshwater fish known for aggression and long fins

The beta fish flared its fins in the aquarium.

beta test

pre-release trial by outside users to spot faults

They ran a beta test with volunteers before shipping the update.

beta testing

testing software with external users before final release

The app is now in beta testing to fix bugs.

Expressions with decay

moral decay

loss of good values or right behavior in people or society

Many worry about the moral decay in modern society.

fall into decay

gradually become damaged or ruined

The old house began to fall into decay after years of neglect.

time decay

decrease in effectiveness over time

The time decay of the medication required patients to take it more frequently.

tooth decay

damage to teeth from bacteria causing a dental condition

Tooth decay can lead to pain and cavities.

dental decay

slow damage of teeth caused by bacteria and acids in the mouth

Regular brushing and flossing help prevent dental decay in children and adults.

alpha decay

radioactive decay emitting an alpha particle

Alpha decay occurs in heavy elements like uranium.

exponential decay

decrease where the rate is proportional to the amount

Radioactive substances show exponential decay over time.

gamma decay

radioactive decay emitting gamma rays

Gamma decay occurs when the nucleus of an atom releases energy.

radioactive decay

unstable nucleus changes by emitting radiation and forming new nuclei

Radioactive decay changes one element into another.

decay time

time needed for a signal or quantity to fall to a chosen value

The decay time of the radioactive isotope is only a few seconds.

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beta radiation

physics

radiation of beta particles from radioactive decay

electron radiation

radioactive decay

radiation of beta particles during radioactive decay

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French:désintégration bêta, ...
German:Beta-Zerfall, ...
Italian:decadimento beta, ...
Spanish:desintegración beta, ...
Portuguese:desintegração beta, ...
Chinese:β衰变, ...
Japanese:ベータ崩壊, ...
Arabic:اِنْحِلال بَيْتا, ...
Hebrew:הִתְפָּרְקוּת בֵּטָא, ...
Russian:бета-распад, ...
Ukrainian:бета-розпад, ...
Hindi:बीटा क्षय, ...
Bengali:বিটা ক্ষয়, ...
Catalan:desintegració beta, ...
Czech:beta rozpad, ...
Danish:beta-henfald, ...
Dutch:bètaverval, ...
Greek:βήτα διάσπαση, ...
Hungarian:béta-bomlás, ...
Khmer:ការបំបែកបេតា, ...
Korean:베타 붕괴, ...
Persian:واپاشی بتا, ...
Polish:rozpad beta, ...
Portuguese (BR):decaimento beta, ...
Romanian:dezintegrare beta, ...
Swedish:betasönderfall, ...
Thai:การสลายตัวแบบบีตา, ...
Turkish:beta bozunumu, ...
Vietnamese:phân rã beta, ...

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