alpha radiation

noun

Meaning

A stream of high-energy particles consisting of two protons and two neutrons, emitted during the radioactive decay of certain heavy elements.

Examples

Alpha radiation is easily blocked by the outer layer of human skin.
Detectors in the laboratory were calibrated to measure the intensity of alpha radiation.

Synonyms: alpha decay, alpha particles, ionizing radiation

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alpha radiation

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈælfə ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/

Definition

A stream of high-energy particles consisting of two protons and two neutrons, emitted during the radioactive decay of certain heavy elements.

Examples

Alpha radiation is easily blocked by the outer layer of human skin.
Detectors in the laboratory were calibrated to measure the intensity of alpha radiation.

Synonyms of alpha radiation

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