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radioactive series

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radioactive series
n.
A group of isotopes representing various stages of radioactive decay in which the heavier members of the group are transformed into successively lighter ones, the lightest being stable.
radioactive series
n
(Physics / Nuclear Physics) Physics a series of nuclides each of which undergoes radioactive decay into the next member of the series, ending with a stable element, usually lead See uranium series, neptunium series, thorium series, actinium series


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