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Vocabulary Entry
fissile
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Capable of undergoing fission, particularly in reference to nuclear materials.
Example Sentences
"Uranium-235 is a fissile material used in nuclear reactors."
"The scientists focused on the properties of fissile isotopes."
"Debate continues over the safety of fissile substances in energy production."
N
noun
A material that is capable of fission, typically used in nuclear reactions.
Example Sentences
"The laboratory was stocked with various types of fissiles."
"Fissiles play a crucial role in the development of nuclear weapons."
"Researchers are constantly seeking new fissiles for efficient energy solutions."