Meaning of the word "beta particle" in English
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beta particle
US /ˈbeɪtə ˌpɑːrtɪkl/
UK /ˈbeɪtə ˌpɑːrtɪkl/
Noun
1.
a fast-moving electron or positron emitted during radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus.
Example:
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The radioactive isotope decays by emitting a beta particle.
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