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Definition of Nuclear reaction
1. Noun. (physics) a process that alters the energy or structure or composition of atomic nuclei.
Specialized synonyms: Chain Reaction, Decay, Disintegration, Radioactive Decay, Endoergic Reaction, Exoergic Reaction, Fission, Nuclear Fission, Fusion, Nuclear Fusion, Nuclear Fusion Reaction, Spallation
Generic synonyms: Action, Activity, Natural Action, Natural Process
Definition of Nuclear reaction
1. Noun. a process such as the fission of an atomic nucleus, or the fusion of one or more atomic nuclei and / or subatomic particles in which the number of protons and / or neutrons in a nucleus changes; the reaction products may contain a different element or a different isotope of the same element ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Nuclear reaction
1. The interaction of two atomic nuclei or of one such with a subatomic particle, or of the subatomic particles within an atomic nucleus, resulting in a change in the nature of the nuclei concerned or in the energy content of the nuclei or both, usually manifested by transmutation (accompanied by emission of alpha-, beta-, or gamma-rays) or by fission or fusion of the nuclei. (05 Mar 2000)
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