Decay time

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.NounThe 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.

Synonyms

decays decaying decompose elapsed time time constant decomposition deteriorate radioactive decay time scale deterioration duration timescale

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