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decay product
Definition

An isotope formed by the radioactive decay of some other isotope. This newly formed isotope possesses physical and chemical properties that are different from those of its parent isotope, and may also be radioactive.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/1993