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.
Litotes are figures of rhetoric speech that use an understated statement of an affirmative by using a negative description.Rarely talked about, but commonly used in modern day conversations, litotes are a discreet way of saying something unpleasant without directly using negativity.itotes are figures of rhetoric speech that use an understated statement of an affirmative by using a negative description.