critical mass, n.
the minimum mass of fissionable material that can sustain a chain reaction
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the minimum amount (of something) required to start or maintain a venture
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sample sentences
"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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