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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) [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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Her husband soon joined in her scientific investigations into the natural radioactivity discovered by another French scientist, Antoine Henri Becquerel. The Curies began researching radioactive elements after Henri Becquerel discovered, by chance, radioactive uranium. Pinchook and Shavrei have brought their Becquerel monitor, an expensive piece of apparatus which measures radiation levels. |
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