alpha ray
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n.
A stream of alpha particles or a single high-speed alpha particle.
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n.
A stream of alpha particles or a single high-speed alpha particle.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
the radiation of alpha particles during radioactive decay
Synonym: alpha radiation
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