Particle Accelerator Terminology

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noun a stream of high-energy electrons or positrons emitted by a radioactive substance or generated by a particle accelerator

  • Beta rays are a type of ionizing radiation that are produced during the decay of certain radioactive elements.
  • I heard that beta rays can penetrate through skin but can be stopped by a thin sheet of aluminum.
  • Dude, did you know that beta rays are like the ninja stars of radiation?
  • Her words hit me like a beta ray, piercing through my defenses and leaving me vulnerable.