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Vocabulary Entry
fission
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process of splitting a nucleus into smaller parts, usually producing energy.
Example Sentences
"Nuclear fission is a key process in nuclear reactors."
"The fission of uranium-235 releases a large amount of energy."
"Scientists study fission to develop more efficient energy sources."
V
verb
To split or cause to split into parts, particularly in relation to atomic particles.
Example Sentences
"In a nuclear reactor, atoms fission to release energy."
"The scientists fissioned the compound to analyze its components."
"When the nuclei fission, they release neutrons that can trigger further reactions."