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thermalized

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thermalized verb

  1. To lower the velocity and kinetic energy of fast neutrons in a nuclear reactor by use of a moderator, and thus increase the efficiency of fission

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thermalized adjective

  1. (of fast neutrons in a nuclear reactor) Brought to a lower velocity and kinetic energy by use of a moderator.

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thermalisedsubthermalepithermalfastsuperthermalhadronizedinternuclearsuperheatedundercooledunstablethermalized

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