shuāi biàn liàndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
decay chain
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Original source entry:

衰變鏈 衰变链 [shuai1 bian4 lian4] /decay chain/

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Other forms in these source records: 衰變鏈

  • 衰
    cuī

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    shuāi

    (bound form) to decay / to decline / to wane

  • 变
    biàn

    to change / to become different / to transform / to vary / rebellion

  • 链
    liàn

    chain / cable (unit of length: 100 fathoms, about 185 m) / chain (unit of length: 66 feet, about 20 m) / to chain / to enchain

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