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neutron activation analysis

noun

Definition of neutron activation analysis

: an analytical method used to determine the chemical elements comprising a material by bombarding it with neutrons to produce radioactive atoms whose emissions are indicative of the elements present

— called also neutron activation

First Known Use of neutron activation analysis

1947, in the meaning defined above

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