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unstable 1. (of a chemical compound) readily decomposing 2. Physics a. (of an elementary particle) having a very short lifetime b. spontaneously decomposing by nuclear decay; radioactive 3. Electronics (of an electrical circuit, mechanical body, etc.) having a tendency to self-oscillation unstable [¦ən′stā·bəl] (physics) Capable of undergoing spontaneous change, as in a radioactive nuclide or an excited nuclear system. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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