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Physical Phenomena > Radioactivity

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Radioactivity  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The spontaneous transformation of a nuclide into one or more different nuclides, accompanied by either the emission of particles from the nucleus, nuclear capture or ejection of orbital electrons, or fission. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Nuclear Decay
  • Radioactive Disintegration

In other languages

  • French

  • Désintégration nucléaire
  • Désintégration radioactive

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