kernreactie

Definitions of kernreactie
  1. noun
    (physics) a process that alters the energy or structure or composition of atomic nuclei
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    types:
    kettingreactie, lawinereactie
    a self-sustaining nuclear reaction; a series of nuclear fissions in which neutrons released by splitting one atom leads to the splitting of others
    fusie, kernfusie, kernsmelting, melt-down, meltdown
    a nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy
    type of:
    radioactiviteit
    a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
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