Pronunciation: /ˈfɪʃən/
noun the action of dividing or splitting something into two or more parts
A1 Fission is the process of splitting an atom into two or more smaller nuclei.
A2 Nuclear power plants use fission to generate electricity.
B1 Scientists study the effects of nuclear fission on the environment.
B2 The discovery of nuclear fission revolutionized the field of atomic energy.
C1 Understanding the intricacies of nuclear fission requires advanced knowledge of physics.
C2 The potential dangers of nuclear fission have led to strict regulations in the industry.
verb to undergo fission, especially nuclear fission
A1 The cell fissions to create two new cells.
A2 During nuclear fission, atoms split into smaller particles.
B1 The company plans to fission into two separate entities.
B2 The political party fissioned due to internal disagreements.
C1 Scientists are studying the process of fissioning in detail.
C2 The artist's work explores the concept of fissioning relationships.
formal Nuclear fission is a process in which the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei.
informal The scientists are studying the process of fission in the lab.
slang I heard that fission can create a lot of energy when done properly.
figurative The breakup of the band was like a fission, causing a lot of tension and division among the members.
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