Which outcome results from elevated neutron absorption by Xenon-135 isotopes?

💡 Explanation

Elevated neutron absorption by Xenon-135 causes reactor poisoning because it decreases the neutron population needed for uranium fission, triggering reactor shutdown, rather than promoting thermal stability or criticality; this is the chain reaction failing.

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