fission

Meanings

• noun

  The process by which the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing energy and radiation.

  - "The atomic bomb works through the process of nuclear fission."
  - "Fission is the reaction that powers nuclear power plants."

• noun

  The splitting of a cell or an organism into two or more parts, especially during reproduction.

  - "The amoeba undergoes binary fission to produce two identical offspring."
  - "Fission is a type of cell division that occurs in certain organisms."

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Rhymes

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mission , ession , impression

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Variants

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fission , fissional , fissions , fissioned , fissioning , binary fission , binary fissions , nuclear fission

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'fissus', meaning 'split'.

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Trivia

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1. The first controlled nuclear fission reaction occurred on December 2, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois.

2. Fission is the process that powers the sun and other stars.

3. The discovery of nuclear fission led to the development of the atomic bomb.

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Related Concepts

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1. nuclear reaction: A process that releases energy by altering the nucleus of an atom, either through fission or fusion.

2. radioactive decay: The spontaneous emission of radiation from an unstable atomic nucleus, often leading to fission or other forms of nuclear decay.

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Culture

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Fission has been a significant concept in science and technology since its discovery in the early 20th century. It has been the subject of numerous scientific studies, and has had a profound impact on our understanding of the atomic structure of matter. Fission has also been used extensively in literature and art, particularly in works dealing with the themes of energy, power, and destruction.

How to Memorize "fission"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a nucleus splitting into two smaller nuclei, releasing energy and radiation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fission' with the splitting of atoms and the release of energy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'fission' as 'Fission is Splitting Atoms'.

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