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Medical Definition of Alpha particles
1. Positively charged particles composed of two protons and two neutrons, i.e., helium nuclei, emitted during disintegration of very heavy isotopes; a beam of alpha particles or an alpha ray has very strong ionizing power, but weak penetrability. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Alpha Particles
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