While the moment in time at which a particular nucleus decays is unpredictable, a collection of atoms of a radioactive nuclide decays exponentially at a rate described by a parameter known as the half-life, usually given in units of years when discussing dating techniques.
DEFINITION of 'Attachment'. A legal term referring to the action of seizing property in anticipation of a favorable ruling for a plaintiff who claims to be owed money by the defendant. Next Up.
attachment point meaning, attachment point definition | English Cobuild dictionary. attachment. 1 n-var If you have an attachmentto someone or something, you are fond of them or loyal to them. As a teenager she formed a strong attachment to one of her teachers...