1. to bring to thermal equilibrium; to cause particles or a system to reach a temperature distribution characteristic of thermal equilibrium
Usage: physics; technical

Examples

• The neutrons will thermalize as they slow down in the moderator.
• It takes time for the gas molecules to thermalize after the sudden temperature change.
• The reactor design allows neutrons to thermalize efficiently.
• Scientists studied how quickly the particles would thermalize in the chamber.
• The system needs several minutes to thermalize completely.
• Researchers measured how long it took for the electrons to thermalize.