English Explanatory Dictionary

prompt neutron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A neutron produced immediately by the fission of an atomic nucleus, instead of being emitted by decaying fission products seconds to minutes later; over 99% of all fission neutrons are prompt neutrons (the exact portion depends on the nuclide undergoing fission).

Word forms

prompt neutron prompt neutrons
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