beta radiation

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Noun beta radiation has 1 sense

beta radiation, beta ray, electron radiation - radiation of beta particles during radioactive decay
--₁ is a kind of corpuscular radiation, particulate radiation; ionizing radiation

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Beta Radiation

Definition: Beta radiation refers to the emission of high-energy beta particles from a radioactive source. Beta particles are either high-speed electrons or positrons.

Sample sentences:

Ionization chambers are commonly used to detect and measure beta radiation.
The beta radiation released by the decaying radioactive material can be harmful to humans if exposed.
Scientists utilize the properties of beta radiation to study the behavior of subatomic particles.

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