Definition of Beta particle

1. Noun. A high-speed electron or positron emitted in the decay of a radioactive isotope.

Generic synonyms: Particle, Subatomic Particle

Definition of Beta particle

1. Noun. (particles) An energetic electron or positron produced as the result of a nuclear reaction or nuclear decay. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Beta particle

1. An electron or positron emitted from a radioactive nucleus during beta decay. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Beta Particle

beta conformation
beta decay
beta emission
beta emitter
beta emitters
beta endorphin
beta error
beta errors
beta fibres
beta globulin
beta granule
beta hcg
beta interferon
beta iron
beta limit
beta particle (current term)
beta particles
beta pleated sheet
beta radiation
beta ray
beta reader
beta readers
beta receptor
beta reduce
beta reduced
beta reduces
beta reducing
beta reduction
beta reductions
beta rhythm

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