decay series
de·cay se·ries
D d Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-key seer-eez]
- /dɪˈkeɪ ˈsɪər iz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-key seer-eez]
- /dɪˈkeɪ ˈsɪər iz/
Definition of decay series words
- noun decay series a succession of elements initiated in the radioactive decay of a parent, as thorium or uranium, each of which decays into the next until a stable element, usually lead, is produced. 1
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Origin of decay series
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25
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Parts of speech for Decay series
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decay series popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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