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decay

[verb]

To break down; to decrease over time in size, amount, or force.


Appears in modules:

  • Atomic Theory II Ions, neutrons, isotopes and quantum theory
  • Chemical Reactions Types of reactions and the laws that govern them
  • Defining Energy Forms of energy, conversions, and measuring
  • Exponential Equations I Growth and decay
  • Exponential Equations II The constant e and limits to growth
  • History of Earth's Atmosphere II The rise of atmospheric oxygen
  • Nuclear Chemistry Radiation, half-life, and nuclear reactions
  • Paleontology and the Fossil Record Reading the clues
  • The Nitrogen Cycle Of microbes and men
  • The Rock Cycle Uniformitarianism and recycling
  • Uncertainty, Error, and Confidence Characterizing natural variability and human error
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