'nuclear fission' definitions:
Definition of 'nuclear fission'
(from WordNet)
noun
A nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy [syn: fission, nuclear fission]
Definition of 'nuclear fission'
From: GCIDE
- nuclear fission \nuclear fission\ n. A nuclear reaction in which a heavy atomic nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy.
- Syn: fission. [WordNet 1.5]
Synonyms of 'nuclear fission'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- alpha decay,
- atom-chipping,
- atom-smashing,
- atomic disintegration,
- atomic reaction,
- atomization,
- beta decay,
- bombardment,
- breeding,
- bullet,
- chain reaction,
- cleavage,
- disintegration series,
- dissociation,
- exchange reaction,
- fission,
- fission reaction,
- gamma decay,
- ionization,
- neutron reaction,
- nonreversible reaction,
- nucleization,
- photodisintegration,
- proton gun,
- proton reaction,
- reversible reaction,
- splitting the atom,
- stimulation,
- target,
- thermonuclear reaction