Beta-naphthyl group
see under naphthyl.
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see under naphthyl. also called alpha-naphthyl group, alpha-naphthyl radical. the univalent group c 1 0 h 7 –, having a replaceable hydrogen atom in the first, or alpha, position; 1-naphthyl group. also called beta-naphthyl group, beta-naphthyl radical. the univalent group c 1 0 h 7 –, having a replaceable hydrogen atom in the second, or […]
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a process by which fatty acids are degraded, involving oxidation of the beta carbons and removal of successive two-carbon fragments from the fatty acid.
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an electron or positron emitted from an atomic nucleus in a certain type of radioactive decay. historical examples a brief account of radio-activity francis preston venable noun a high-speed electron or positron emitted by a nucleus during radioactive decay or nuclear fission beta particle a high-speed electron or positron, usually emitted by an atomic nucleus […]
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beta radiation beta radiation [(bay-tuh)] note: beta radiation, unlike alpha radiation, has some penetrating power and can p-ss through clothing and wooden walls.