void coefficient en · NOUN
Meanings
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(qualifier:nuclear physics) A coefficient quantifying how the reactivity of a nuclear reactor changes due to the formation of bubbles in the reactor's coolant.
Because the Chernobyl reactor had a large positive void coefficient, the reaction accelerated rapidly once the coolant water started to boil.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| void coefficients | Number=Plur | lexicographic |