Precompound
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Precompound is an adjective meaning (physics) Occurring just before the formation of an excited compound nucleus, when an incoming nucleon interacts with nucleons on the surface of the nucleus.
Meaning
(physics) Occurring just before the formation of an excited compound nucleus, when an incoming nucleon interacts with nucleons on the surface of the nucleus.
Example Sentences
We explore the emission of light fragments through each of these mechanisms and demonstrate an improved agreement with experimental data achieved by extending precompound models to include emission of fragments heavier than ⁴He.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prenucleus, predecay, prenucleation, pre-combustion, prechemical, prenuclear.
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