half-lifenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈhɑːf.laɪf/us/ˈhæf.laɪf/specializedthe length of time needed for the radioactivity of a radioactive substance to be reduced by half
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Physics: radiation & radioactivity
- alpha particle
- background radiation
- beta particle
- gamma radiation
- gamma ray
- irradiate
- irradiation
- radiation
- radioactive
- radioactivity
- radioisotope
- sievert
- tritium
- UVA
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- weak force