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spallation

noun

(physics) a nuclear reaction in which a bombarded nucleus breaks up into many particles

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Word length
10
Starts with
S
Ends with
N
Contains
PA
Scrabble score
12

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Pronunciation

spəˈleɪʃ(ə)n

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noun

  1. (physics) a nuclear reaction in which a bombarded nucleus breaks up into many particles

    “Some astronomers believe that the solar system was formed by spallation when the sun was a very young star”

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Some astronomers believe that the solar system was formed by spallation when the sun was a very young star

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