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Meaning of ALPHA RADIATION

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  the radiation of alpha particles during radioactive decay
 
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 Synonyms: alpha ray
 
 See Also: corpuscular radiation, ionizing radiation, particulate radiation

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: The most easily-absorbable type of radiation; it consists of a stream of alpha particles, doubly ionized helium nuclei which are electrically charged and produce intense ionization in matter. Alpha radiation can be deflected in electromagnetic fields.
 

 

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