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5 definitions • 4 examples
1
the
process
of
dividing
the
nucleus
of an
atom
,
resulting
in the
release
of a
large
amount
of
energy
:
Examples:
In
nuclear
fission, a
uranium
atom
is
divided
into 2
small
atoms
.
Fission in
uranium
and
plutonium
forms
the
basic
mechanism
of
nuclear
power
and
atomic
bombs
.
2
the
division
of a
living
cell
as part of
reproduction
:
Examples:
fission of The fission of the
cell
could be
inhibited
with
certain
chemicals
.
3
the
dividing
of the
nucleus
of an
atom
,
producing
energy
4
Fission is also the
division
of a
living
cell
during
reproduction
in some very
small
organisms
5
a
process
in which the
nucleus
of an
atom
divides
and
releases
a
large
amount
of
energy
:
Examples:
atomic
/
nuclear
fission Industrialized
nations
should
increase
their
efforts
in
supporting
energy
efficiency
,
renewable
energy
, and
nuclear
fission.
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