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unproductively, these atoms decrease the number available to cause fission. [[/a>|/a> | unproductively, these atoms decrease the number available to cause fission. [[/a>|/a> | ||
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Poison
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In a nuclear reactor, those atoms (of such elements as boron) other than
fuel that have
large capture cross
section for thermal neutrons. In capturing thermal neutrons
unproductively, these atoms decrease the number available to cause fission. [[/a>|/a>
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References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
