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Meaning of alpha particle | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A doubly positively charged nucleus of a helium-4 atom (consisting of two protons and two neutrons), emitted as a consequence of radioactivity.

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Examples

“Holonyms: alpha ray, alpha radiation”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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