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radioactive decay vs decay

decay vs radioactive decay

radioactive decay and decay both are nouns.

radioactive decay is not a verb while decay is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
radioactive decay Yes No No No
decay Yes No Yes No
As nouns, radioactive decay and decay are synonyms defined as:
  • radioactive decay and decay: the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
Other synonyms of radioactive decay include disintegration.
radioactive decay (noun) decay (noun)
the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation the organic phenomenon of rotting
a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
the process of gradually becoming inferior
the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation
an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying
radioactive decay (verb) decay (verb)
fall into decay or ruin
lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
undergo decay or decomposition
Difference between radioactive decay and decay

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