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branching

British  
/ ˈbrɑːntʃɪŋ /

noun

  1. physics the occurrence of several decay paths ( branches ) in the disintegration of a particular nuclide or the de-excitation of an excited atom. The branching fraction (nuclear) or branching ratio (atomic) is the proportion of the disintegrating nuclei that follow a particular branch to the total number of disintegrating nuclides

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Scaringe said that while branching into battery energy storage systems is “not a focus for us as a business right now,” Rivian hopes to do more at its sites with Redwood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Nerve cells engineered to produce high amounts of FTL1 developed simplified structures, forming short, single extensions instead of the complex, branching networks seen in healthy cells.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The humble filled egg is just one of many Easter staples on the shelves that seem to be branching out into all sorts of flavours.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Pike followed the main line — called the trunk line — which had hoses branching off in other directions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Unless I see her life branching into mine, she gives me no ancestral help.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston

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