critical mass

[krit-i-kuhl mas] / ˈkrɪt ɪ kəl ˈmæs /

NOUN

crucial point

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climax crisis crisis point critical juncture critical point critical stage crossroads crucial moment crunch time decisive moment defining moment do or die time emergency high noon irreversible momentum moment of truth pivotal point point of no return sink or swim time the Rubicon turning point zero hour

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But a critical mass keeps the theory alive and rocketing around the internet.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

When did it become clear there was critical mass in this category and that it deserved its own focused fund?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

The model of Manchester's city centre development has succeeded in creating a critical mass of population, housing, jobs and service sector activity that has allowed it to turn its significant undergraduate population into a goldmine.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Scientists need a critical mass of data to be able to identify statistically significant patterns.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026

A critical mass would not be achieved, and the bomb would fizzle.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

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