subcritical

sub·crit·i·cal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb-krit-i-kuh l]
- /sʌbˈkrɪt ɪ kəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suhb-krit-i-kuh l]
- /sʌbˈkrɪt ɪ kəl/

Definitions of subcritical word

adjective subcritical Physics. pertaining to a state, value, or quantity that is less than critical, especially to a mass of radioactive material. 1
adjective subcritical being of less than critical importance. 1
adjective subcritical (of a nuclear reaction, power station, etc) having or involving a chain reaction that is not self-sustaining; not yet critical 0
adjective subcritical less than critical 0
adjective subcritical unable to sustain a fission chain reaction 0

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Origin of subcritical

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; sub- + critical

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Parts of speech for Subcritical

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subcritical popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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