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Critical Mass

nounid 32105·updated May 18, 2026
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the minimum mass of fissionable material that can sustain a chain reaction

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Critical Masses
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Critical Mass's
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Critical Masses'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →
§1
the minimum mass of fissionable material that can sustain a chain reaction
§2
the minimum amount of something required to start or maintain a venture
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
the minimum mass of fissionable material that can sustain a chain reaction
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