Critical mass (sociodynamics)
WordNet

noun


(1)   The minimum mass of fissionable material that can sustain a chain reaction
(2)   The minimum amount (of something) required to start or maintain a venture
"The battle for the computer market has now reached critical mass"
"There is now a critical mass of successful women to take the lead"
"They sold the business because it lacked critical mass"
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Noun



  1. the amount of fissile material that is needed to support a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction
  2. A quantity or amount required to trigger a phenomenon.
 
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