critical mass

/krɪtɪkəl_mæs/ noun
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DEFINITIONS2
NOUN
1

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”

2

The minimum mass of fissionable material that can sustain a chain reaction.

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