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noun • loose soil rich in organic matter • the distinctive form in which a thing is made • the process of becoming mildewed • a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter • a dish or dessert that is formed in or on a mold • a distinctive nature, character, or type • sculpture produced by molding • container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens verb • form in clay, wax, etc • form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold • make something, usually for a specific function | ||||||||
| 24% | 12 | Their isotopes decay through alpha decay | ||||||
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| 23% | 12 | Emitted in beta decay or beta plus decay | ||||||
noun • a high-speed electron or positron emitted in the decay of a radioactive isotope | ||||||||
The Shape Of Decay Crossword Clue
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MOULD which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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MOULD
Updated: October 14, 2023
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