Synonyms for chain reaction


Grammar : Noun


Définition of chain reaction

  • noun related series of events
Example sentences :
  • Student after student popping out of existence in what seemed to be a chain reaction.
  • Extract from : « Ye of Little Faith » by Roger Phillips Graham
  • If the chain reaction failed to occur, the TNT would blow the very rare and dangerous plutonium all over the countryside.
  • Extract from : « Trinity [Atomic test] Site » by White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs Office
  • The plutonium bomb worked by compressing the plutonium into a critical mass which sustains a chain reaction.
  • Extract from : « Trinity [Atomic test] Site » by White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs Office
  • In an atomic explosion, a chain reaction picks up speed as atoms split, releasing neutrons plus great amounts of energy.
  • Extract from : « Trinity [Atomic test] Site » by White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs Office
  • It stands to reason that a chain reaction is set up, actually causing a physiological result from a psychological reaction.
  • Extract from : « A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis » by Melvin Powers
  • But they didn't know they had started a chain reaction that would affect their very lives.
  • Extract from : « Sabotage in Space » by Carey Rockwell

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