alpha decay

al·pha de·cay

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-fuh dih-key]
- /ˈæl fə dɪˈkeɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-fuh dih-key]
- /ˈæl fə dɪˈkeɪ/

Definitions of alpha decay words

noun alpha decay the radioactive decay process resulting in emission of alpha particles 3
noun alpha decay a radioactive process in which an alpha particle is emitted from the nucleus of an atom, decreasing its atomic number by two. 1
noun alpha decay physics: radioactive decay 1
noun alpha decay Radioactive decay by emitting an alpha particle. 0

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Origin of alpha decay

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40

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alpha decay popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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