Meaning of the word fission in English

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fission

US /ˈfɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˈfɪʃ.ən/

Noun

1.

the process of dividing the nucleus of an atom, resulting in the release of a large amount of energy :

Example:
In nuclear fission, a uranium atom is divided into 2 small atoms.
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