HyperDic: chain_reaction

English > 2 senses of the expression chain reaction:
NOUNprocesschain reactiona series of chemical reactions in which the product of one is a reactant in the next
processchain reactiona self-sustaining nuclear reaction
English > chain reaction: 2 senses > noun 1, process
MeaningA series of chemical reactions in which the product of one is a reactant in the next.
Broaderchemical reaction, reaction(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
Spanishreacción en cadena
English > chain reaction: 2 senses > noun 2, process
MeaningA self-sustaining nuclear reaction; a series of nuclear fissions in which neutrons released by splitting one atom leads to the splitting of others.
Broadernuclear reaction(physics) a process that alters the energy or structure or composition of atomic nuclei
Spanishreacción en cadena

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