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subcritical [Brit sʌbˈkrɪtɪk(ə)l, Am səbˈkrɪdək(ə)l] ADJ

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Instead, the plutonium is present as a subcritical sphere (or other shape), which may or may not be hollow. en.wikipedia.org

As a power-generating technique, subcritical multiplication allows generation of nuclear power for fission where a critical assembly is undesirable for safety or other reasons. en.wikipedia.org

If k is less than 1, the chain reaction is "subcritical," and the neutron population will exponentially decay. en.wikipedia.org

Instead of a sustaining chain reaction, a subcritical reactor uses additional neutrons from an outside source. en.wikipedia.org

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