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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

While the Beijing-based company has been embroiled in a range of legal and privacy rows linked to the social media app for years, its team has been busy branching out developing new cutting-edge products.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

AI tools are improving at a dizzying pace and branching into new, specialized areas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

This nerve is the largest in your body, branching from the lower back through your hips, buttocks and down each leg.

From Science Daily • Dec. 15, 2025

In the center is the Cornucopia on its circle of sand with the twelve strips branching out from it.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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