beta ray
beta ray · beta rays
Betastrahlung
A stream of beta particles, such as emitted by a radioactive substanceA stream of beta particles (fast-moving electrons propagating through a gas or vacuum), such as emitted by a radioactive substance.
Meaning
1 sensesA stream of beta particles (fast-moving electrons propagating through a gas or vacuum), such as emitted by a radioactive substance.
radiation of beta particles during radioactive decay
Translations
2 languagesForms
plural: beta raysSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- radiation of beta particles during radioactive decay:beta radiationelectron radiation
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedbeta radiation
See also
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