"decay series" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: decay series [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|decay series}} decay series (plural decay series)
  1. Synonym of decay chain Categories (topical): Radioactivity Synonyms: decay chain [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-decay_series-en-noun-tJJMO6tV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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