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cesium-137
(redirected from 137 Cs)

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cesium-137 [′sē·zē·əm ‚wən‚thərd·ē′sev·ən]
(nuclear physics)
An isotope of cesium with atomic mass number of 137; emits negative beta particles and has a half-life of 30 years; offers promise as an encapsulated radiation source for therapeutic and other purposes. Also known as radiocesium.


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