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Record 1 2010-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

In an infinite medium[,] the ratio of the number of thermal neutrons absorbed in a fissionable nuclide or in nuclear fuel, as specified, to the total number of thermal neutrons absorbed.

OBS

thermal utilization factor: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Dans un milieu infini, rapport du nombre total de neutrons thermiques absorbés dans un nucléide fissile ou un combustible nucléaire, selon le cas, au nombre total des neutrons thermiques absorbés.

OBS

facteur d'utilisation thermique : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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