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PARASITIC CAPTURE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

Neutron absorption not leading to fission or any other desired process.

OBS

parasitic capture: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Absorption de neutrons ne conduisant ni à une fission ni à un autre processus recherché.

OBS

capture parasite : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 - external organization data 2006-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
DEF

Any absorption of a neutron that does not result in a fission or the production of a desired element.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire

Spanish

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