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| spal·la·tion [ spaw láysh'n ] |
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1. emission of nuclear particles by bombardment: a nuclear reaction in which several particles are emitted from the nucleus of an atom after bombardment with high-energy particles or radiation
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2. removal of rock surface by meteorite: the removal of the surface layers of a rock by meteorite impact
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