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Fissionable

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Meaning

Capable of undergoing nuclear fission; fissile..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Capable of undergoing nuclear fission; fissile.
  2. Any fissile or fissionable substance.

Example Sentences

If one nation seized the fissionables within its borders, this would “serve as a danger signal” to other nations. The wrongdoer's gain would be short-lived because other nations would take defensive action in kind.

Synonyms for fissionable

fissile

Antonyms for fissionable

nonfissionable

Related Words

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does fissionable mean?

Fissionable means Capable of undergoing nuclear fission; fissile..

What is a synonym for fissionable?

Common synonyms include fissile.

What is the opposite of fissionable?

Possible antonyms include nonfissionable.

How do you use fissionable in a sentence?

If one nation seized the fissionables within its borders, this would “serve as a danger signal” to other nations. The wrongdoer's gain would be short-lived because other nations would take defensive action in kind.

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