Fission
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈfɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fission is a noun meaning The process whereby one item splits to become two.
Meaning
The process whereby one item splits to become two.
More Meanings
- (nuclear physics) nuclear fission: The process of splitting the nucleus of an atom into smaller particles.
- (biology) The process by which a bacterium splits to form two daughter cells.
- (transitive) To cause to undergo fission.
- (intransitive) To undergo fission.
Word Forms
- fissions
- fissioning
- fissioned
Synonyms for fission
Depending on context, synonyms include fissiparism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fissionable, fissile, fusion, rift, cleavage, scission.
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