splitting

US /ˈsplɪt̬.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈsplɪt̬.ɪŋ/
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division, scission

the action of dividing or being divided into two or more parts

:
The splitting of the atom released immense energy.
La division de l'atome a libéré une énergie immense.
The company is considering a splitting of its shares.
L'entreprise envisage une division de ses actions.
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atroce, lancinant

causing a sensation of a sharp, severe pain, especially in the head

:
I have a splitting headache.
J'ai un mal de tête atroce.
The noise gave me a splitting pain in my ears.
Le bruit me donnait une douleur lancinante aux oreilles.
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fendant, se divisant

dividing or causing to divide; breaking apart

:
The wood was splitting as it dried.
Le bois était en train de se fendre en séchant.
The ice began splitting under the pressure.
La glace a commencé à se fendre sous la pression.