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Cross Section

nounid 32193·updated May 18, 2026
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(physics) the probability that a particular interaction (as capture or ionization) will take place between particles

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Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →
§1
(physics) the probability that a particular interaction (as capture or ionization) will take place between particles
§2
a sample meant to be representative of a whole population
§3
a section created by a plane cutting a solid perpendicular to its longest axis
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
(physics) the probability that a particular interaction (as capture or ionization) will take place between particles
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