spallation Meaning & Definition
/spəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
What Does Spallation Mean?
Spallation is used as a noun meaning Fragmentation due to stress or impact, or any pattern of surface damage created thereby. It is also used to mean A nuclear reaction in which a nucleus fragments into many nucleons.
Spallation: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /spəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ |
| Plural | spallations |
Spallation Definition (Noun)
- Fragmentation due to stress or impact, or any pattern of surface damage created thereby.
- A nuclear reaction in which a nucleus fragments into many nucleons.
Noun
- Fragmentation due to stress or impact.
Synonyms of Spallation
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Spallation synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
spallation (countable and uncountable, plural spallations)
Words That Rhyme With Spallation
Origin of Spallation
From spall + -ation.