beetahiukkanen

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • (nuclear physics) beta particle energetic electron or positron produced as the result of a nuclear reaction

Etymology

Affix from Finnish beeta (beta) + Finnish hiukkanen (particle, particulate).

Origin

Finnish

hiukkanen

Gloss

particle, particulate

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