Definition of "nuclides" [nuclides]

• Plural form of nuclide. (noun)

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• "This results in less long-lived nuclides in high-level wastes (the fission products being preferable due to shorter lives)."
• "Radio-nuclides such as Alpha particles, Beta particles, Photon Emitters, Radium 226/228, and Uranium erode from natural deposits and may eventually lead to cancers in those who consume water with maximum contaminant levels."
• "These 300 nuclides consist of 36 elements, with isotopes ranging from zinc-72 to terbium-161."