Spallation
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /spəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spallation is a noun meaning (engineering, materials science) Fragmentation due to stress or impact, or any pattern of surface damage created thereby.
Meaning
(engineering, materials science) Fragmentation due to stress or impact, or any pattern of surface damage created thereby.
More Meanings
- (nuclear physics) A nuclear reaction in which a nucleus fragments into many nucleons.
Word Forms
- spallations
Synonyms for spallation
Depending on context, synonyms include spalling, spall.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spalling, fragmentation, splatter, splintering, spatter, splosion.
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