fissionnoun [ U ]
uk/ˈfɪʃ.ən/us/ˈfɪʃ.ən/specialized physics the process of dividing the nucleus of an atom, resulting in the release of a large amount of energy :
nuclear fission
specialized biology the division of a living cell as part of reproduction:
The fission of the cell could be inhibited with certain chemicals.
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