Technical Dictionary Terms

This is the Valar Atomics STE Technical dictionary table.

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Word Abbr. Part of Speech Approved meaning / linked definiton (abbreviation) Source
alloy tool / material
alpha phrase
alpha particle noun
Alpha particle technical noun A positively charged particle ejected spontaneously from the nuclei of some radioactive elements. It is identical to a helium nucleus that has a mass number of 4 and an electrostatic charge of +2. It has low penetrating power and a short range (a few centimeters in air). The most energetic alpha particle will generally fail to penetrate the dead layers of cells covering the skin, and can be easily stopped by a sheet of paper. Alpha particles are hazardous when an alpha-emitting isotope is inside the body. NRC
alphanumeric adjective
alumina tool / material
aluminum tool / material
amber adjective
ambient temperature noun
American adjective

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