the branch of physics that studies the internal structure of atomic nuclei
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.
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Alpha particle
a positively charged particle that is the nucleus of the helium atom; emitted from natural or radioactive isotopes
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a high-speed electron or positron emitted in the decay of a radioactive isotope
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.the energy required to separate particles from a molecule or atom or nucleus; equals the mass defect
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.To pass gradually from a sound, prosperous, or perfect state, to one of imperfection, adversity, or dissolution; to waste away; to dec…
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.The process by which anything is disintegrated; the condition of anything which is disintegrated.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.the amount by which the mass of an atomic nucleus is less than the sum of the masses of its constituent particles
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.the amount by which the mass of an atomic nucleus is less than the sum of the masses of its constituent particles
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.A subatomic particle with no charge found in the nucleus of atoms
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.the branch of physics that studies the internal structure of atomic nuclei
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.the branch of physics that studies the internal structure of atomic nuclei
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.a stable particle with positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.The act of radiating, or the state of being radiated; emission and diffusion of rays of light; beamy brightness.
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.the spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays in nuclear decay
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.the energy required to separate particles from a molecule or atom or nucleus; equals the mass defect
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An overflowing fullness; ample sufficiency; great plenty; profusion; copious supply; superfluity; wealth: -- strictly applicable to qu…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.A unit; a single point or spot on a card or die; the card or die so marked; as, the ace of diamonds.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus that is accompanied by the emission of an alpha particle
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.The first person singular of the verb be, in the indicative mode, present tense. See Be.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.The positive pole of an electric battery, or more strictly the electrode by which the current enters the electrolyte on its way to the…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.a particle that has the same mass as another particle but has opposite values for its other properties; interaction of a particle and…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus that is accompanied by the emission of a beta particle
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.(physics) a theory of atomic structure that combined Rutherford's model with the quantum theory; electrons orbiting a nucleus can only…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.An electro-positive substance, which in electro-decomposition is evolved at the cathode; -- opposed to anion.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.a stream of atomic or subatomic particles that may be charged positively (e.g. alpha particles) or negatively (e.g. beta particles) or…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.A colorless, liquid, combustible hydrocarbon, CH3.C6H4.C3H7, of pleasant odor, obtained from oil of cumin, oil of caraway, carvacrol,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.a field of force surrounding a charged particle
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.a chemical bond in which one atom loses an electron to form a positive ion and the other atom gains an electron to form a negative ion
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.a chemical bond in which one atom loses an electron to form a positive ion and the other atom gains an electron to form a negative ion
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.(physics) a particle that is less complex than an atom; regarded as constituents of all matter
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.The act of flowing; a continuous moving on or passing by, as of a flowing stream; constant succession; change.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.(physics) a particle that is less complex than an atom; regarded as constituents of all matter
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: positively, charged, particle, nucleus, helium.(physics) the lowest energy state of an atom or other particle
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