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\kɹˈɒssˈɛkʃən], \kɹˈɒssˈɛkʃən], \k_ɹ_ˈɒ_s_s_ˈɛ_k_ʃ_ə_n]\
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(atomic or nuclear physics) the probability that a particular interaction (as capture or ionization) will take place between particles; measured in barns
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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(physics) the probability that a particular interaction (as capture or ionization) will take place between particles; measured in barns
By Princeton University
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basidiomycota
- comprises fungi bearing the spores on basidium: Gasteromycetes (puffballs); Tiliomycetes (comprising orders Ustilaginales (smuts) and Uredinales (rusts)); Hymenomycetes (mushrooms; toadstools; agarics; bracket fungi); in some classification systems considered a division of kingdom comprises fungi bearing spores on a basidium; includes Gasteromycetes (puffballs) Tiliomycetes comprising the orders Ustilaginales (smuts) and Uredinales (rusts) Hymenomycetes (mushrooms, toadstools, agarics bracket fungi).