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Fission

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nuclear fissionnoun(nuclear physics) A nuclear reaction in which a large nucleus splits into smaller ones, sometimes accompanied by the simultaneous release of energy.

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nuclear fissionnoun(nuclear physics) A nuclear reaction in which a large nucleus splits into smaller ones, sometimes accompanied by the simultaneous release of energy.
fissionablenounAny fissile or fissionable substance.
fissile(physics) Capable of sustaining a nuclear fission chain reaction.
fusionnounThe act of merging separate things, or the result thereof.
riftnoun(figurative) A lack of cohesion; a state of conflict, incompatibility, or emotional distance.
cleavagenounThe hollow or separation between a woman's breasts, especially as revealed by a low neckline.
scissionnounThe act of division, separation, cutting, cleaving, or severing; cleavage.
splittingnounAn instance where something splits.
dividenounA thing that divides.
divisionnoun(uncountable) The act or process of dividing anything.
splitnounA crack or longitudinal fissure.
schismnounA split or separation within a group or organization, typically caused by discord.
disintegrationnounA process by which anything disintegrates.
break-upnounAlternative spelling of breakup. [The act of breaking up; disintegration or division.]
splittistnoun(China, Korea, derogatory) A separatist.
partitionnounAn action which divides a thing into parts, or separates one thing from another.
separationnounThe act of disuniting two or more things, or the condition of being separated.
dissociationnoun(psychology) A defence mechanism where certain thoughts or mental processes are compartmentalised in order to avoid emotional stress to the conscious mind.
disunionnounSeparation (disintegration) of a union; lack of union where union would be desirable.
dichotomynounA separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.

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