THERMALIZE

Etymology

Verb

thermalize (third-person singular simple present thermalizes, present participle thermalizing, simple past and past participle thermalized)

(physics) to lower the velocity and kinetic energy of fast neutrons in a nuclear reactor by use of a moderator, and thus increase the efficiency of fission

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12 May 2025

UNSEASONED

(adjective) not tried or tested by experience; “unseasoned artillery volunteers”; “still untested in battle”; “an illustrator untried in mural painting”; “a young hand at plowing”


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