Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

beta ray

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.08 in modern English

Syllables: be-ta ray
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A stream of beta particles (fast-moving electrons propagating through a gas or vacuum), such as emitted by a radioactive substance.

Inflected Forms

beta rays (plural)

Phrases

beta radiation

Frequently Paired Words

beta radiation

Synonyms

beta radiation electron radiation

Questions

What does beta ray mean?: A stream of beta particles (fast-moving electrons propagating through a gas or vacuum), such as emitted by a radioactive substance.

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