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fissile

/ˈfɪs.aɪl/

Translations

fissileadjective

fissiler

Comp.

fissilest

Super.

/ˈfɪs.aɪl/

fissileEn géologie, qui peut se diviser selon des plans naturels de clivage.

The geologist examined the fissile rock to determine its composition.

Le géologue a examiné la roche fissile afin d'en déterminer la composition.

fissileEn physique nucléaire, qui peut subir une fission nucléaire.

Uranium-235 is a fissile material used in nuclear reactors.

L'uranium-235 est un matériau fissile utilisé dans les réacteurs nucléaires.

Synonyms

fissileadjective

Capable of being split or divided, especially along natural lines of cleavage.

The geologist examined the fissile rock to determine its composition.

Capable of undergoing nuclear fission, a process where the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts.

Uranium-235 is a fissile material used in nuclear reactors.