plural of branchful

As much as a branch can hold.

(mathematics, probability theory) A stochastic process which typically models reproduction of objects, with the assumption that the reproductions of individual particles are mutually independent.

present participle of olive branch

present participle of olive-branch

In radioactivity, the portion of all decays that take a given pathway. For example, californium-252 decays by alpha decay ~97% of the time, and by spontaneous fission ~3% of the time; so the branching ratio is about 0.97 in favor of alpha decay, and about 0.03 in favor spontaneous fission.

plural of branching ratio

present participle of monkey-branch

(intransitive) To expand in the manner of branches. / (intransitive, idiomatic) To expand one's interests or activities in a new direction.

A branch of an olive tree offered as an emblem of peace. / (figuratively) Any symbol of peace, or a peace offering to an adversary to show goodwill and in the hope of securing peace.