chain reaction
Example Sentences
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And there are concerns that huge amounts of space debris from satellites could increasingly crash into each other in a dangerous chain reaction known as "Kessler syndrome".
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
This chain reaction has even given the Federal Reserve pause about the path of inflation.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The result was "a chain reaction crash" involving at least eight vehicles.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
As the temperature rises, the tank is at risk of falling into a chain reaction known as “thermal runaway,” in which the increase in temperature accelerates further heat release.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
On December 2, 1942, he achieved a chain reaction.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
