RADIOACTIVE DECAY
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Radioactive Decay.
Radioactive Decay - as a noun
The spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decaydisintegrationHypernyms (Closely Related)
nuclear reactionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The half-life of a substance is determined by its rate of radioactive decay."
"The study of radioactive decay is essential in understanding nuclear reactions."
"Carbon dating relies on measuring the rate of radioactive decay in carbon-14."
"Nuclear power plants utilize the heat generated by radioactive decay."
"The process of radioactive decay can result in the formation of new elements."
