Thermalize
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Thermalize is a verb meaning To lower the speed and kinetic energy of fast neutrons in a nuclear reactor by use of a moderator, and thus increase the efficiency of fission.
Meaning
To lower the speed and kinetic energy of fast neutrons in a nuclear reactor by use of a moderator, and thus increase the efficiency of fission.
Word Forms
- thermalizes
- thermalizing
- thermalized
- thermalise
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thermalise, moderate, thermostabilize, thermodestabilize, thermostabilise, denature.
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