fission Meaning & Definition
What Does Fission Mean?
Fission is a noun that means The process whereby one item splits to become two. It is also used to mean nuclear fission: The process of splitting the nucleus of an atom into smaller particles. As a verb, it means To cause to undergo fission.
Word Facts for Fission
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈfɪʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | nuclear fission |
| Plural | fissions |
| Verb forms | fissions, fissioning, fissioned |
Fission Definition (Noun)
- The process whereby one item splits to become two.
- nuclear fission: The process of splitting the nucleus of an atom into smaller particles.
- The process by which a bacterium splits to form two daughter cells.
Fission as a Verb
- To cause to undergo fission.
- To undergo fission.
Synonyms of Fission
Fission synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Fission
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Fission in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
fission (countable and uncountable, plural fissions)
fission (third-person singular simple present fissions, present participle fissioning, simple past and past participle fissioned)
Words That Rhyme With Fission
Origin of Fission
Borrowed from Latin fissiōnem, accusative singular of fissiō (“the act of breaking up”), from findō (“split, divide”).
Fission Pronunciation
You say fission as //ˈfɪʃən//. It has 1 syllable.
Fission: Your Questions Answered
Is fission a noun or a verb?
Fission is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for fission?
Close synonyms of fission are nuclear fission. See the full list of fission synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of fission?
The plural of fission is fissions.
What is the past tense of fission?
The past tense of fission is fissioned. The present participle is fissioning.