a self-sustaining nuclear reaction; a series of nuclear fissions in which neutrons released by splitting one atom leads to the splitting of others
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chain reaction::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | nuclear reaction |
chain reaction::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | chemical reaction, reaction |
Examples of chain reaction
chain reaction
The popular revolutions in Egypt and in Tunisia have triggered a chain reaction.
From the theepochtimes.com
Others say it could set off a chain reaction that could ripple across the state.
From the tennessean.com
But starting the engagement process at a young age could begin a chain reaction.
From the independent.co.uk
Initial polymerase chain reaction testing did not rule out Simpson as a suspect.
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The result is a chain reaction in which more and more protein ends up as prions.
From the economist.com
The ongoing metamorphic process has caused a chain reaction of geologic wonders.
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Spontaneously a neutron is released and that neutron starts the chain reaction.
From the independent.co.uk
Yield depends on how super critical the mass is before the chain reaction starts.
From the independent.co.uk
That sets off a chain-reaction dance number when the waiters strut their stuff.
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