a positively charged particle that is the nucleus of the helium atom; emitted from natural or radioactive isotopes
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Mass deficiency
the amount by which the mass of an atomic nucleus is less than the sum of the masses of its constituent particles
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the branch of physics that studies the internal structure of atomic nuclei
Used in the same subject area: Physics, Nuclear physics.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.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 disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
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.one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number but 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.an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton; enters into the structure of the atomic nucleus
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 spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays in nuclear decay
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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Concretion; coherence of separate particles; as, the accretion of particles so as to form a solid mass.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: amount, mass, atomic, nucleus, less.A mass formed by the union of homogeneous particles; -- in distinction from a compound, formed by the union of heterogeneous particles.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: amount, mass, atomic, nucleus, less.radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus that is accompanied by the emission of an alpha particle
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: amount, mass, atomic, nucleus, less.The sum total of two or more sums or quantities; the aggregate; the whole quantity; a totality; as, the amount of 7 and 9 is 16; the a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: amount, mass, atomic, nucleus, less.(chemistry) the mass of an atom of a chemical element expressed in atomic mass units
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: amount, mass, atomic, nucleus, less.(chemistry) the mass of an atom of a chemical element expressed in atomic mass units
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: amount, mass, atomic, nucleus, less.In an atomic manner; in accordance with the atomic philosophy.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: amount, mass, atomic, nucleus, less.The doctrine of atoms. See Atomic philosophy, under Atomic.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: amount, mass, atomic, nucleus, less.radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus that is accompanied by the emission of a beta particle
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: amount, mass, atomic, nucleus, less.One of the elements; a metal of a reddish white color, crystallizing in rhombohedrons. It is somewhat harder than lead, and rather bri…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: amount, mass, atomic, nucleus, less.(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: amount, mass, atomic, nucleus, less.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: amount, mass, atomic, nucleus, less.The basal substance of the cell nucleus; a hyaline or granular substance, more or less fluid during life, in which the other parts of…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: amount, mass, atomic, nucleus, less.large in amount or extent or degree; "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: amount, mass, atomic, nucleus, less.large in amount or extent or degree; "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: amount, mass, atomic, nucleus, less.(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near it…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: amount, mass, atomic, nucleus, less.(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near it…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: amount, mass, atomic, nucleus, less.(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near it…
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