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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Meanwhile, on June 18, another startup, Valar Atomics, hit the same milestone in Utah, reaching what is known as criticality -- the point at which a reactor can sustain its own nuclear chain reaction.
From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026
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
Si said the results are consistent with a theory of quantum criticality he published in 2001 that he has continued to explore in a nearly two-decade collaboration with Paschen.
From Science Daily • Nov. 23, 2023
Jack could have spitted anybody for coming to disturb him at such a criticality.
From The Ned M'Keown Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three by Carleton, William
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