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RADIOACTIVE [1 record]

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Record 1 - external organization data 2011-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
DEF

Exhibiting radioactivity, which is the property of undergoing a spontaneous nuclear transformation with the emission of ionizing radiation.

OBS

radioactive; rad A: term and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
DEF

Doué de radioactivité, ce qui désigne la propriété que possèdent certains éléments de se transformer de manière spontanée, par suite d'une modification du noyau de l'atome, en émettant des rayonnements ionisants.

OBS

radioactif; rad A : terme et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física atómica
  • Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
DEF

Dotado de radiactividad.

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