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beta ray

/ˈbiːtə reɪ/

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/ˈbiːtə reɪ/C1formalscientific
  • ruПоток высокоэнергетических, быстро движущихся электронов или позитронов, испускаемых при радиоактивном распаде, часто используемый в научных контекстах.

A stream of high-energy, fast-moving electrons or positrons emitted during radioactive decay, commonly used in scientific contexts.

  1. Stream of beta particlesC1formal

    A stream of high-energy, high-speed electrons or positrons emitted during radioactive decay.

    ruПоток бета-частиц

    • Beta rays are used in medical treatments for certain cancers.
    • The scientist measured the intensity of the beta ray emission.
    • Beta rays can penetrate matter more deeply than alpha rays.