Meaning of prompt critical | Babel Free
Definitions
In a state where the prompt neutrons produced by a nuclear fission chain reaction are just sufficient to sustain the chain reaction on their own (past which changes in reaction power occur on a timeframe of milliseconds, too rapidly for a human operator to control).
not-comparable
Examples
“The number⟳ of fissions in the two prompt critical excursions was estimated from (1) the doses received by the operator and shift supervisor and (2) the measured exposure rate from fission product gamma–rays (1.5 mR/s at 3 m from the vessel, 1 hour after the last⟳ excursion).”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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