An alpha-particle decay. In alpha decay, shown in Fig. 3-3, the nucleus emits a 4 He nucleus, an alpha particle. Alpha decay occurs most often in massive nuclei that have too large a proton to neutron ratio.An alpha particle, with its two protons and two neutrons, is a very stable configuration of particles.n alpha-particle decay. In alpha decay, shown in Fig. 3-3, the nucleus emits a 4 He nucleus, an alpha particle. Alpha decay occurs most often in massive nuclei that have too large a proton to neutron ratio.
gite. n. A simple, usually inexpensive rural vacation retreat especially in France. [French.
For other uses, see Giblets (disambiguation). Giblets /ËdÊÉªblÉts/ is a culinary term for the edible offal of a fowl, typically including the heart, gizzard, liver, and other visceral organs. A whole bird from a butcher is often packaged with the giblets, sometimes sealed in a bag in the body cavity.