The transformation of a radioactive particle by the emission of radiation (5)

I believe the answer is:

decay

(Other definitions for decay that I've seen before include "Rot, perish" , "Deterioration" , "'Decompose, rot (5)'" , "Decompose or fall into ruin" , "Putrefy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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