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decay constant

noun

Definitions

  1. In a radioactive material, an atom's probability, per unit time, of decaying

    In a radioactive material, an atom's probability, per unit time, of decaying; it is related to half-life by the equation t_1/2=(ln 2)/λ, where t_1/2 is the half-life, and λ is the decay constant.

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Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for decay constant. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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