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Activity

The rate of disintegration (transformation) or decay of radioactive material per unit time. The units of activity (also known as radioactivity) are the curie (Ci) and the becquerel (Bq). For related information, see Measuring Radiation.

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, August 27, 2026

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, August 27, 2026