betavoltaic effect

noun

The creation of excess electron-hole pairs, triggered by impinging beta particles.

Meanings

nounbetavoltaic effect (plural betavoltaic effects)

plural betavoltaic effects

  1. natural sciencesThe creation of excess electron-hole pairs, triggered by impinging beta particles.
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