becquerel /bec·que·rel/ (bek″ĕ-rel´) a unit of radioactivity, defined as the quantity of a radionuclide that undergoes one decay per second (s−1). One curie equals 3.7 × 1010 becquerels. Abbreviated Bq.
becquerel (Bq)
bec·que·rel (b -krl , bk  -rl)n. A unit of measurement of radioactivity, equal to one disintegration per second. |
becquerel (Bq)
[bekrel′, bek′ərel′]
Etymology: Antoine H. Becquerel, French physicist, 1852-1908
the SI unit of radioactivity, equal to one radioactive decay per second. See also curie.
becquerel
the SI unit of radioactivity, defined as the quantity of a radionuclide that undergoes one decay per second (s−1). One becquerel equals 3.7 ×10−11 Ci. Abbreviated Bq. Supersedes the curie.
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