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(physics) A relatively slow-moving neutron whose energy is governed by the temperature of its environment.

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thermal neutron

Source Word

thermal neutron

(physics) A relatively slow-moving neutron whose energy is governed by the temperature of its environment.

Japanese Meaning

物理学で用いられる用語であり、環境の温度によりそのエネルギーが決まる、比較的ゆっくりと運動する中性子を指す。

A thermal neutron is more likely to induce fission in certain isotopes than a fast neutron.

ある特定の同位体では、熱中性子は速い中性子よりも核分裂を起こしやすい。

Sense（1）

(physics) A relatively slow-moving neutron whose energy is governed by the temperature of its environment.

thermal neutrons

（ plural ）