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Meaning of decay time | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The amount of time required for a collection of atoms of a specific radionuclide to decay to a fraction of the initial number, equivalent to 1/e, where e = 2.71828.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Abklingzeit

CEFR level

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

decayability Decayed decayedness Decayer Decaying decaylessness

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