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DRAFT DEFINITION
Autodetachment

The formation of a neutral when a negative ion in a disctete state with an energy greater than the detachment threshold loses an electron spontaneously without further interaction with an energy source.

Considered between 2004 and 2006 but not included in the 2006 PAC submission
This is an unofficial draft definition presented for information and comment.

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