thermalizing

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A form of thermalize — To lower the speed 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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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of thermalize
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APA

thermalizing. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/thermalizing

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“thermalizing.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/thermalizing. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

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