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Beta Decay Emission Sometimes Crossword Clue
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POSITRON which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
POSITRON
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "POSITRON" which means:
- noun
- • An elementary particle with positive charge; interaction of a positron and an electron results in annihilation
An example sentence would be:
- • "In particle physics, positrons are often referred to as the antiparticles of electrons."
- • "Positrons are commonly used in medical imaging, particularly in positron emission tomography (pet) scans."
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| New York Times18 Jan 2008 | Down 34 | |
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