subcritical Meaning & Definition
What Does Subcritical Mean?
As an adjective, subcritical means Of less than critical importance. It can also mean Having a numerical value less than some critical value.
Subcritical Definition (Adjective)
- Of less than critical importance
- Having a numerical value less than some critical value
- Having insufficient mass to sustain a chain reaction
a subcritical reactor
Synonyms of Subcritical
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Subcritical synonyms and antonyms →Subcritical in a Sentence
a subcritical reactor
Word Forms & Grammar
subcritical (not comparable)
Origin of Subcritical
From sub- + critical.
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