cross section
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Synonyms: cross-section, crosssection, brass section, cross reaction, cross action, cross sections, press section
Antonyms: cross-section, crosssection, brass section, cross reaction, cross action, cross sections, press section
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Noun
- A section formed by a [[plane]] cutting through an [[object]], usually at [[right angle]]s to an [[axis]].
- {{lb|en|mathematics|statistics}} A [[sample]] meant to be [[representative]] of a whole [[population]].
- {{lb|en|physics}} A measure for the [[probability]] that a particular nuclear [[reaction]] will take place, typically denoted [[σ]] and having units of [[barn]]s.
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