criticality
Britishnoun
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the state of being critical
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physics the condition in a nuclear reactor when the fissionable material can sustain a chain reaction by itself
Example Sentences
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“We’ve been heartened by this administration’s, and prior administration’s, commitment to the steel industry, given its criticality to both national and economic security,” added Lewis.
From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025
It also said that Pandey's mother had battled cancer and that she "understands the importance of prevention and the criticality of awareness, especially when there's a vaccine available".
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2024
Grossi said recent observations indicate that the water discharge seen in October is warm, an indication the reactor has reached criticality.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2023
"The appointment of Pat shows one thing: the criticality of the situation at Spirit right now," said Michel Merluzeau, director of aerospace analysis at AIR consultancy group.
From Reuters • Oct. 23, 2023
With this realization, priorities have been assigned to all critical circuits transiting the key facilities, based on established criteria of criticality of service continuity.
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