Definition of Thermal neutron

1. Noun. (physics) A relatively slow-moving neutron whose energy is governed by the temperature of its environment ¹

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Medical Definition of Thermal neutron

1. A neutron in thermal equilibrium with its surrounding environment. Thermal neutrons are those that have been slowed down by a moderator to speeds characteristic of the local temperature. Compare: fast neutron. (09 Oct 1997)

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thermal energy
thermal equilibrium
thermal expansion
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thermal lance
thermal lithosphere
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thermal melting profile
thermal neutron (current term)
thermal neutrons
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