nuclear fission
US /ˈnuːkliər ˈfɪʃən/
UK /ˈnuːkliər ˈfɪʃən/

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핵분열
a nuclear reaction in which a heavy nucleus splits spontaneously or on impact with another particle, with the release of energy.
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The power plant uses nuclear fission to generate electricity.
발전소는 전기를 생산하기 위해 핵분열을 사용한다.
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Scientists are studying the controlled release of energy from nuclear fission.
과학자들은 핵분열로부터의 에너지의 통제된 방출을 연구하고 있다.