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The time necessary for the disappearance of half the atoms, called the half-life, is a fundamental characteristic of each radio-element; according to the substance, the value of the half-life varies between a fraction of a second and millions of years.
Irene Joliot-Curie
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"The time necessary for the disappearance of half the atoms, called the half-life, is a fundamental characteristic of each radio-element; according to the substance, the value of the half-life varies between a fraction of a second and millions of years."
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The time necessary for the disappearance of half the atoms, called the half-life, is a fundamental characteristic of each radio-element; according to the substance, the value of the half-life varies between a fraction of a second and millions of years. — Irene Joliot-Curie

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Irene Joliot-Curie was a Scientist from France (1897–1956).

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This quote is attributed to Irene Joliot-Curie, a Scientist from France.
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Irene Joliot-Curie lived from 1897 – 1956.