Poison

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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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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use