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nonfissile

/ˌnɒnˈfɪs.aɪl/

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adjective

/ˌnɒnˈfɪs.aɪl/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает материал, который не способен к ядерному делению; используется в основном в контексте ядерной физики и инженерии.

Describes a material that is not capable of undergoing nuclear fission; used primarily in nuclear physics and engineering contexts.

  1. Not capable of nuclear fissionC2formalscientific

    Describing a material that cannot undergo nuclear fission, meaning it cannot sustain a chain reaction.

    ruНеспособный к ядерному делению

    • Uranium-238 is a nonfissile isotope.
    • The reactor uses a mix of fissile and nonfissile materials.
    • Nonfissile elements are often used as neutron absorbers.

    Synonymsnonfissionable

    Antonymsfissile

Forms
  • more nonfissile comparative form
  • most nonfissile superlative form