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Beta Decay

Definition: Beta decay is a radioactive decay process in which an atomic nucleus emits a beta particle, resulting in the transformation of a neutron into a proton or vice versa.

Sample Sentences:

1. The understanding of beta decay is crucial in nuclear physics research.
2. In beta decay, a high-energy electron or positron is emitted from a nucleus.
3. Scientists study beta decay to gain insights into the fundamental properties of matter.

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