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thermalize

The English word “thermalize” has 1 meaning listed here.

verb

  1. To lower the speed and kinetic energy of fast neutrons in a nuclear reactor by use of a moderator, and thus increase the efficiency of fission

Etymology

From thermal + -ize.

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