fission

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Definitions

n.

The splitting of something into two parts; especially the splitting of an atomic nucleus releasing large amounts of energy.

分裂;(核)裂变

v.

To cause to undergo fission; to split.

(使)发生裂变;(使)分裂

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
fissroot
+
ionact, process, state
=fission

Common Collocations

  • 1.nuclear fission核裂变

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Nuclear fission releases enormous amounts of energy from atoms.

  • 2.

    The splitting of atomic nuclei during fission powers modern reactors.

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