| spall | 1. <chemical> To break into small pieces, as ore, for the purpose of separating from rock. 2. To reduce, as irregular blocks of stone, to an approximately level surface by hammering. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| Spallanzani | Lazaro, Italian priest and scientist, 1729-1799. See: Spallanzani's law. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Spallanzani's law | The younger the individual the greater is the regenerative power of its cells. (05 Mar 2000) |
| spallation | Synonym: fragmentation. 2. Nuclear reaction in which nuclei, on being bombarded by high energy particles, liberate a number of protons and alpha particles. Origin: M.E. Spalle, fragment (05 Mar 2000) |
| spallation product | An atomic species produced in the course of the spallation of any atom. (05 Mar 2000) |