Meaning Of The Word Alpha decay

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alpha decay in American English
noun: a radioactive process in which an alpha particle is emitted from the nucleus of an atom, decreasing its atomic number by two

alpha decay in British English
noun: the radioactive decay process resulting in emission of alpha particles

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