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Definition of Nuclear fission

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

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)

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Literary usage of Nuclear fission

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Nuclear Energy Today by OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (2003)
"Basic Principles of Nuclear Energy nuclear fission is a type of nuclear ... nuclear fission Certain naturally occurring and man-made heavy elements, ..."

2. Nuclear Production Of Hydrogen: Second Information Exchange Meeting, Argonne by OECD Nuclear Energy Agency (2004)
"And among reliables, nuclear fission will be pre-eminent - at least during the ... One advantage of nuclear fission, especially during the transition to the ..."

3. Energy Policies of IEA Countries by International Energy Agency (2004)
"nuclear fission R&D Most of the nuclear fission energy R&D is conducted by ... Although there are no state funds earmarked for nuclear fission energy R&D, ..."

4. Biological Bulletin by Marine Biological Laboratory (Woods Hole, Mass.) (1916)
"Neither before nor after nuclear fission was there discovered an instance ... After nuclear fission the separated nuclear elements manifested the power of ..."

5. Utilisation and Reliability of High Power Proton Accelerators: Workshop by NEA Nuclear Science Committee (2005)
"The implementation of the key action on nuclear fission, comprising four areas: (i) operational safety of existing installations, (ii) safety of the fuel ..."

6. Energy Policies of IEA Countries: United Kingdom 2002 Review by International Energy Agency (2002)
"nuclear fission is a well-developed technology; here the focus of private and publicly funded R&D is on improving fuel, plant and operational efficiency ..."

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