衰变 (shuāi biàn) — to decay (in physics, e.g. radioactive decay)
Definition
A physics term meaning radioactive decay — the spontaneous breakdown of an unstable atomic nucleus releasing radiation. Distinguish from the more general verb 衰减 (shuāi jiǎn), which covers any weakening or loss (signal, intensity, quality).
verb
to decay (in physics, e.g. radioactive decay)
Examples
- 衰变。Fàng shè xìng yuán sù huì shuāi biàn.Radioactive elements can decay.
- 衰变。Zhè ge yuán zǐ hé zhèng zài shuāi biàn.This atomic nucleus is decaying.
- 衰变。Kē xué jiā yán jiū shuāi biàn guò chéng yǐ yǒu duō nián.Scientists have been studying the decay process for many years.
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