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Chain reaction
/tʃˈeɪn ɹɪˈakʃən/
/tʃˈeɪn ɹɪˈækʃən/
Chain reaction
[NOUN]1
a chemical or nuclear process that is self-sustained and its products cause other processes of the same kind
2
a self-sustaining nuclear reaction; a series of nuclear fissions in which neutrons released by splitting one atom leads to the splitting of others
Examples
1. Reports about Harvey Weinstein, now, one of the most infamous names in film, set off a chain reaction.
2. A chain reaction ensued.
3. A chain reaction that creates matter from energy.
4. And our love is a chain reaction.
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