What does "beta decay" mean?

A nuclear reaction in which a beta particle (electron or positron) is emitted.

Beta decay

Common synonyms include: atom smashing, atomization, bombardment, breeding, bullet, chain reaction.

noun

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Noun

1
A nuclear reaction in which a beta particle (electron or positron) is emitted. countable, uncountable
2
radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus that is accompanied by the emission of a beta particle wordnet