alpha radiation

English

Noun

alpha radiation (uncountable)

  2. (physics) The radiation of alpha particles as a result of radioactive decay.
    Hypernyms: electromagnetic radiation, EMR < radiation
    Meronyms: alpha particle < alpha ray
    Coordinate terms: beta radiation, gamma radiation, X-radiation

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