a positively charged particle that is the nucleus of the helium atom; emitted from natural or radioactive isotopes
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Atomic physics
the branch of physics that studies the internal structure of atomic nuclei
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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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The art of dissecting, or artificially separating the different parts of any organized body, to discover their situation, structure, a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, physics, studies, internal, structure.the branch of medical science that studies and applies anesthetics
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, physics, studies, internal, structure.Astrology.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, physics, studies, internal, structure.In an atomic manner; in accordance with the atomic philosophy.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, physics, studies, internal, structure.The doctrine of atoms. See Atomic philosophy, under Atomic.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, physics, studies, internal, structure.(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: branch, physics, studies, internal, structure.A shoot or secondary stem growing from the main stem, or from a principal limb or bough of a tree or other plant.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, physics, studies, internal, structure.(physics) the interaction that binds protons and neutrons together in the nuclei of atoms; mediated by gluons
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, physics, studies, internal, structure.the fundamental principle of physics that the total energy of an isolated system is constant despite internal changes
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, physics, studies, internal, structure.(physics) parity is conserved in a universe in which the laws of physics are the same in a right-handed system of coordinates as in a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, physics, studies, internal, structure.The branch of law governing agreements and the obligations they create.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, physics, studies, internal, structure.the branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, physics, studies, internal, structure.The creation of the world or universe; a theory or account of such creation; as, the poetical cosmogony of Hesoid; the cosmogonies of…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, physics, studies, internal, structure.The science of the world or universe; or a treatise relating to the structure and parts of the system of creation, the elements of bod…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, physics, studies, internal, structure.the branch of biology that studies the structure and function of cells
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, physics, studies, internal, structure.the fundamental principle of physics that the total energy of an isolated system is constant despite internal changes
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, physics, studies, internal, structure.The act or operation of melting or rendering fluid by heat; the act of melting together; as, the fusion of metals.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: branch, physics, studies, internal, structure.the branch of physics that studies subatomic particles and their interactions
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