Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun A nuclear reaction in which a heavy atomic nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun physics a
nuclear reaction in which a largenucleus splits into smaller ones with the simultaneous release ofenergy
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word nuclear fission.
Examples
Sorry, no example sentences found.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.