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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:
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The collapse of one bank caused a chain reaction throughout the financial system.
Keruntuhan satu bank menyebabkan tindak balas berantai di seluruh sistem kewangan.
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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:
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The uncontrolled chain reaction in the reactor led to the meltdown.
Tindak balas berantai yang tidak terkawal dalam reaktor menyebabkan leburan teras.
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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.