Meaning Of The Word Alpha particle
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What's The Definition Of Alpha particle?
alpha particle in American English
a positively charged particle given off by certain radioactive substances: it consists of two protons and two neutrons (a helium nucleus), and is converted into an atom of helium by the acquisition of two electrons noun: a positively charged particle consisting of two protons and two neutrons, emitted in radioactive decay or nuclear fission; the nucleus of a helium atom alpha particle in British English noun: a helium-4 nucleus, containing two neutrons and two protons, emitted during some radioactive transformations |
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