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Definition of Alpha radiation
1. Noun. The radiation of alpha particles during radioactive decay.
Generic synonyms: Ionizing Radiation, Corpuscular Radiation, Particulate Radiation
Definition of Alpha radiation
1. Noun. (physics) The radiation of alpha particles as a result of radioactive decay. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Alpha radiation
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Alpha Radiation
Literary usage of Alpha radiation
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Short University Course in Electricity, Sound, and Light by Robert Andrews Millikan, John Mills (1908)
"Since one layer cuts down the alpha radiation to less than one-half value, the
beta radiation must be more than one hundred times as penetrating as the ..."
2. Managing Industrial Solid Wastes from Manufacturing, Mining, Oil and Gas by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"Furthermore, since the principal source of any adverse health impacts due to
exposure to NORM would be du to inhalation or ingestion of alpha radiation, ..."
3. Nuclear Science and Technology: State-of-the-Art Review on Technology for by M. Hulot (1995)
"Difficulties arising from alpha radiation measurements The alpha ... The alpha
radiation direct measurements is only possible with fragile thin window ..."
4. Environmental Issues in Primary Careedited by Barbara S. Murdock edited by Barbara S. Murdock (1994)
"These attach to airborne dust and smoke particles and are inhaled, exposing
dividing cells in the bronchial epithelium to ionizing alpha radiation. ..."
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