"neutron cross section" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: neutron cross sections [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|head=neutron cross section}} neutron cross section (plural neutron cross sections)
  1. (physics) The cross section (probability) of a neutron capture reaction Categories (topical): Neutron, Nuclear physics, Physics Translations (cross section of a neutron capture reaction): Neutroneneinfangquerschnitt [neuter] (German)

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