Definition of Nuclear fission

1. Noun. A nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy.

Exact synonyms: Fission
Generic synonyms: Nuclear Reaction

Definition of Nuclear fission

1. Noun. (physics) a nuclear reaction in which a large nucleus splits into smaller ones with the simultaneous release of energy ¹

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Medical Definition of Nuclear fission

1. Nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of a heavy atom such as uranium or plutonium is split into two approximately equal parts by a neutron, charged particle, or photon. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nuclear Fission

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