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subcritical

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sub⋅crit⋅i⋅cal

  [suhb-krit-i-kuhl]
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–adjective
1. Physics. pertaining to a state, value, or quantity that is less than critical, esp. to a mass of radioactive material.
2. being of less than critical importance.
Origin:
1940–45; sub- + critical
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sub·crit·i·cal   (sŭb-krĭt'ĭ-kəl)   
adj.  

  1. Having a mass of fissionable material that is less than that needed for a chain reaction.

  2. Of less than critical importance.

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