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| − | + | A [[reaction]] in which one of the [[agent|agents]] necessary to the reaction is itself produced by the reaction, thus causing like reactions. <BR/> ''In the neutron-fission chain reaction, a [[neutron]] striking a fissionable [[atom]] causes a [[fission]] releasing neutrons which cause other fissions.'' | |
| − | produced by the reaction, thus causing like reactions. | + | |
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| − | atom causes a fission releasing neutrons which cause other fissions.'' | + | |
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Latest revision as of 12:05, 1 March 2009
Chain Reaction
A reaction in which one of the agents necessary to the reaction is itself produced by the reaction, thus causing like reactions.
In the neutron-fission chain reaction, a neutron striking a fissionable atom causes a fission releasing neutrons which cause other fissions.
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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
