branching

British

/ ˈbrɑːntʃɪŋ /

noun

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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Described by RAU as a "time-capsule record of biodiversity in the UK", researchers said the possibilities are endless, branching out into climate change, habitat management, genetics, and much more.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

Smart, entertaining and surprising, they offer reassurance that adventurous playwriting is not only alive and well but branching out into uncharted territory.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

Some auto-industry manufacturers have expressed concerns about branching into weapons-related defense work, worried about the cost and complexity of military contracting and potential pushback from investors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

The Ledi Geraru findings add to a growing picture of early human evolution as a crowded, branching story.

From Science Daily ● May 16, 2026

We found it fairly easily, on a street with a nave of ancient elms branching over it.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

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