Definition of fission

fissionnoun

Phân hạch

/ˈfɪʃn//ˈfɪʃn/

The word "fission" derives from the Latin root "fissus," which signifies splitting or breaking apart. In science, fission refers to the process by which a nucleus of an atom, typically in heavy elements such as uranium or plutonium, splits into smaller parts. This nuclear reaction releases a significant amount of energy, which can be harnessed for various purposes, including power production and explosive devices. The development of nuclear weapons was greatly influenced by the discovery of nuclear fission, leading to the use of this term in modern-day nuclear science. As such, the origin of the word "fission" reflects the fundamental concept of its scientific meaning: the division or separation of something into smaller parts.

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the act or process of splitting the nucleus (= central part) of an atom, when a large amount of energy is released

hành động hoặc quá trình tách hạt nhân (= phần trung tâm) của nguyên tử, khi một lượng lớn năng lượng được giải phóng

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the division of cells as a method of producing new cells

sự phân chia tế bào như một phương pháp sản xuất tế bào mới

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