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Supercritical Definition & Meaning

supercritical
adjective
  1. (especially of fissionable material) able to sustain a chain reaction in such a manner that the rate of reaction increases

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  • "is a stupid principle too supercritical"
    Artists Over Industry — Nose to the Grindstone

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Frequently asked questions

What does supercritical mean?
(especially of fissionable material) able to sustain a chain reaction in such a manner that the rate of reaction increases
What part of speech is supercritical?
Supercritical is an adjective.

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