Meaning Of The Word Beta particle

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beta particle in American English
an electron or positron ejected at high velocity from the nucleus of an atom undergoing beta decay
noun: an electron or positron emitted from an atomic nucleus in a certain type of radioactive decay

beta particle in British English
noun: a high-speed electron or positron emitted by a nucleus during radioactive decay or nuclear fission

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