WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
inter′nal conver′sion, [Physics.]
  1. Physicsthe emission of an electron by an atom with an excited nucleus, occurring as a result of the transfer of energy from the nucleus to the electron.
  • 1925–30

'internal conversion' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
gamma ray

Forum discussions with the word(s) "internal conversion" in the title:


Look up "internal conversion" at Merriam-Webster
Look up "internal conversion" at dictionary.com
  • Go to Preferences page and choose from different actions for taps or mouse clicks.

In other languages: Spanish | French | Italian | Portuguese | Romanian | German | Dutch | Swedish | Russian | Polish | Czech | Greek | Turkish | Chinese | Japanese | Korean | Arabic

Advertisements
Advertisements
Report an inappropriate ad.
WordReference.com
WORD OF THE DAY
GET THE DAILY EMAIL!

Become a WordReference Supporter to view the site ad-free.