electron capture

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Synonyms: electron-capture, k-electron capture, k electron capture

Antonyms: electron-capture, k-electron capture, k electron capture

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics}} A [[nuclear reaction]] in which an [[electron]] (either free, or from the shell of the atom itself) is absorbed into a [[nucleus]], a [[proton]] being converted into a [[neutron]] in the process

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