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Beta Particle
For Beta Particle we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Chemistry, Electric Power, Nuclear, Physical Geography and Prostate Cancer.
Beta Particle (Chemistry) 
An electron emitted from a nucleus in one type of radioactivity.
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Beta Particle (Electric Power)
A particle emitted from an atom during radioactive decay. Beta particles may be either electrons (with negative charge) or positrons.
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Beta Particle (Nuclear)
A particle emitted from an atom during a nuclear explosion. Beta particles may be either electrons or positrons and can cause harm to humans, but can be stopped by a light barrier such as 6 millimeters of aluminum.
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Beta Particle (Physical Geography)
Electron emitted from the nucleus of a radioactive isotope. Also see alpha particle and gamma rays.
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Beta Particle (Prostate Cancer)
A charged particle (electron or positron) that is emitted by the decay of certain radioactive atoms
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