1 : the time required for half of something to undergo a process: as a : the time required for half of the atoms of a radioactive substance to become disintegrated b : the time required for half the amount of a substance (as a drug or radioactive tracer) in or introduced into a living system or ecosystem to be eliminated or disintegrated by natural processes
2 : a period of usefulness or popularity preceding decline or obsolescence <slang usually has a short half-life>
2 : a period of usefulness or popularity preceding decline or obsolescence <slang usually has a short half-life>
For americium-241, it is known that half of the atoms decay in 458 years. Therefore, 458 years is the half-life of americium-241. Every radioactive element has a different half-life, ranging from fractions of a second to millions of years, depending on the specific isotope. For example, americium-243 has a half-life of 7,370 years.
by Mark January 06, 2004

by Mark March 08, 2005

another word for the anus; not to be confused with the nether eye (a word used by chaucer in the canterbury tales), which refers to a woman's genitalia (read: vagina).
by mark February 02, 2004

Homer points to a map of the world, pointing to Uruguay he says:hhehehehe look at the name of this country! U R Gay!
by mark December 08, 2003

by Mark January 04, 2005

A car whose owners' criticize japanese cars for being too slow and "riced" up, when in fact they themselves should be criticized for thier girlish design and numerous upgrades.
That guy is in jettadenial, he won't accept the fact that he drives a motorized pansey, but instead spends his time making fun of Japanese cars.
by Mark March 09, 2004

by Mark December 21, 2004
