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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Neutron leakage Neutron leakage The term 'Neutron leakage' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' Neutrons that escape from the vicinity of the fissionable material in a reactor core. Neutrons that leak out of the fuel region are no longer available to cause fission and must be absorbed by shielding placed around the reactor pressure vessel for that purpose. '. Previous 5 Terms: neutron Neutron capture Neutron chain reaction Neutron flux Neutron generation Next 5 Terms: Neutron probe Neutron source neutron star Neutron, thermal neutrosophy About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.