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conversion ratio

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noun

Physics.
  1. (in a reactor) the number of fissionable atoms produced by each fissionable atom that is destroyed.


Etymology

Origin of conversion ratio

First recorded in 1950–55

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It anticipates an organic expansion of the adjusted earnings before interest, taxes and amortization margin of 250 basis points, cumulatively, while the cash conversion ratio should be around 100%.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 11, 2025

In some conditions, the high water-efficient chicken had food conversion ratios that were just as good or better, and their water conversion ratio was about 55 to 65 percent better, according to Dridi.

From Science Daily May 14, 2024

The conversion ratio determines leverage limits for repo financing given a specific bond pledged as collateral.

From Reuters Sep. 6, 2021

A director at a local brokerage said that the reduction in the conversion ratio was a “grey rhino” - a highly obvious yet ignored threat.

From Reuters Sep. 6, 2021

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