Scission
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɪ.ʒən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scission is a noun meaning The act of division, separation, cutting, cleaving, or severing; cleavage.
Meaning
The act of division, separation, cutting, cleaving, or severing; cleavage.
Example Sentences
The resulting delamination of the two lipid monolayers causes a “lens” to form, the further growth of which creates a spherical droplet that is then released by scission at the neck.
Word Forms
- scissions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include splitting, cleavage, rift, break-up, unbundling, separation.
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