neutron activation analysis
noun
: an analytical method used to determine the chemical elements comprising a material by bombarding it with neutrons to produce radioactive atoms whose emissions are indicative of the elements present
called also neutron activation
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“Neutron activation analysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neutron%20activation%20analysis. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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