What is the meaning of radioactive decay?

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What is the meaning of radioactive decay?
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Radioactive decay is the process in which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation.

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Radioactive decay is the process in which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation in the form of alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays,...
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