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crit·i·cal·i·ty (kr

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n. pl. crit·i·cal·i·ties

1. The quality, state, or degree of being of the highest importance: "The challenge of our future food supply is approaching criticality" (New York Times).

2. Physics The point at which a nuclear reaction is self-sustaining.

criticality [ˌkrɪtɪˈkælɪtɪ]

1. (Physics / General Physics) the state of being critical

2. (Physics / Nuclear Physics) Physics the condition in a nuclear reactor when the fissionable material can sustain a chain reaction by itself

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Noun	1.	criticality - a state of critical urgency criticalness, cruciality urgency - the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
	2.	criticality - a critical state; especially the point at which a nuclear reaction is self-sustaining critical point, crossroads, juncture - a crisis situation or point in time when a critical decision must be made; "at that juncture he had no idea what to do"; "he must be made to realize that the company stands at a critical point" flash point, flashpoint - point at which something is ready to blow up

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