critical mass - Meaning in Tamil

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critical mass - Meaning in Tamil

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Definitions and Meaning of critical mass in English

critical mass noun

1. the minimum mass of fissionable material that can sustain a chain reaction
2. the minimum amount (of something) required to start or maintain a venture

   Examples

   • "the battle for the computer market has now reached critical mass"
   • "there is now a critical mass of successful women to take the lead"
   • "they sold the business because it lacked critical mass"

Description

In nuclear engineering, a critical mass is the smallest amount of fissile material needed for a sustained nuclear chain reaction. The critical mass of a fissionable material depends upon its nuclear properties, density, shape, enrichment, purity, temperature, and surroundings. The concept is important in nuclear weapon design.

Also see "Critical mass" on Wikipedia

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