criticality
/ (ˌkrɪtɪˈkælɪtɪ) /
noun
the state of being critical
physics the condition in a nuclear reactor when the fissionable material can sustain a chain reaction by itself
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How to use criticality in a sentence
There is nothing remotely comparable for any and all Asian countries, whatever the strategic and economic criticality of Asia.
Leslie H. Gelb on Obama’s Dangerous Nuclear Dance | Leslie H. Gelb | April 7, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTJack could have spitted anybody for coming to disturb him at such a criticality.
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