fission


Definition: Meaning of, fission in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈfɪʃ(ə)n /

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  1. the process of splitting an atom to produce large amounts of energy or an explosion [↪  fusion]
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  2. the process of dividing a cell into two or more parts
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fission used in phrases

  • fission bomb (noun)
    1. splitting the nuclei of a heavy element like uranium 235 or plutonium 239 a nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission
  • nuclear fission (noun)
    1. the splitting of the NUCLEUS (= central part) of an atom which results in a lot of power being produced
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