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to lower the velocity and kinetic energy of fast neutrons in a nuclear reactor by use of a moderator, and thus increase the efficiency of fission
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thermalize — transitive verb ( ized; izing) Date: 1948 to change the effective speed of (a particle) to a thermal value < thermalize a neutron > • thermalization noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
thermalize — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌlīz transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: thermal (I) + ize : to change the effective speed of (a particle) to a thermal value thermalize a neutron … Useful english dictionary
thermalize — or thermalise verb attain or cause to attain thermal equilibrium with the environment. Derivatives thermalization noun … English new terms dictionary
thermalize — ther·mal·ize … English syllables
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thermalization — noun see thermalize … New Collegiate Dictionary
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