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chain reaction

US /ˈtʃeɪn riˈæk.ʃən/
UK /ˈtʃeɪn riˈæk.ʃən/
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1.

tindak balas berantai

a series of events, each caused by the previous one, that happen in a continuous and often uncontrolled way

Contoh:
The collapse of one bank caused a chain reaction throughout the financial system.
Keruntuhan satu bank menyebabkan tindak balas berantai di seluruh sistem kewangan.
His bad mood started a chain reaction of arguments in the office.
Mood buruknya memulakan tindak balas berantai pertengkaran di pejabat.
2.

tindak balas berantai nuklear

a nuclear reaction in which a neutron causes a nucleus to fission, releasing more neutrons which in turn cause further fissions

Contoh:
The uncontrolled chain reaction in the reactor led to the meltdown.
Tindak balas berantai yang tidak terkawal dalam reaktor menyebabkan leburan teras.
Scientists are studying ways to control nuclear chain reactions for energy production.
Saintis sedang mengkaji cara untuk mengawal tindak balas berantai nuklear untuk pengeluaran tenaga.
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