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beta radiation

/ˈbiːtə ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/

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/ˈbiːtə ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/C1formalscientific
  • ruТип ионизирующего излучения, состоящий из высокоэнергетических, высокоскоростных электронов или позитронов, испускаемых некоторыми типами радиоактивных ядер в процессе бета-распада.

A type of ionizing radiation consisting of high-energy, high-speed electrons or positrons emitted by certain types of radioactive nuclei during beta decay.

  1. C1formal

    A type of ionizing radiation consisting of high-energy, high-speed electrons or positrons emitted by certain types of radioactive nuclei.

    ruБета-излучение

    • Beta radiation can penetrate human skin but is stopped by a sheet of plastic.
    • Scientists use beta radiation in medical treatments for certain cancers.
    • The Geiger counter detected beta radiation from the sample.