spallation (n)

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type n
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def (physics) a nuclear reaction in which a bombarded nucleus breaks up into many particles
examples some astronomers believe that the solar system was formed by spallation when the sun was a very young star
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Hypernym nuclear reaction
Domain of synset - TOPIC physics, natural philosophy
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Member of this domain - TOPIC physics, natural philosophy
Hyponym nuclear reaction

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