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From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Related topics: Physics
fissilefis‧sile /ˈfɪsaɪl $ -səl/ adjective technical HPable to be split by atomic fission
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fissile• This was done because in theory fusion neutrons could be an alternative to fission reactors for making fissile elements for weapons.• It won't need anything as big and expensive as a nuclear power station to provide the fissile material.• There is a pressing case for the nuclear nations to deny fissile materials to would be customers.• The military bomb boys can churn out their own fissile materials without difficulty.
Origin fissile (1600-1700) Latin fissilis, from fissus; → FISSION
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