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Definition of Spallation
1. Noun. (physics) a nuclear reaction in which a bombarded nucleus breaks up into many particles. "Some astronomers believe that the solar system was formed by spallation when the sun was a very young star"
Definition of Spallation
1. Noun. (nuclear physics) A nuclear reaction in which a nucleus fragments into many nucleons. ¹
2. Noun. Fragmentation due to stress or impact. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Spallation
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Medical Definition of Spallation
1. Synonym: fragmentation. 2. Nuclear reaction in which nuclei, on being bombarded by high energy particles, liberate a number of protons and alpha particles. Origin: M.E. Spalle, fragment (05 Mar 2000)
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