Fissioning: meaning, definitions and examples
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fissioning
[ ˈfɪʃənɪŋ ]
nuclear physics
Fissioning refers to the process of splitting the nucleus of an atom into two or more smaller nuclei, along with the release of energy and neutrons. This process occurs in nuclear reactors and atomic bombs. When a heavy nucleus, such as Uranium-235 or Plutonium-239, absorbs a neutron, it becomes unstable and splits apart. The fissioning process not only produces significant energy but also creates additional neutrons, which can induce further fission in nearby nuclei, leading to a chain reaction.
Synonyms
division, fragmentation, splitting.
Examples of usage
- The fissioning of uranium fuels the reactor.
- Scientists studied the effects of fissioning in controlled environments.
- Fissioning can lead to an exponential increase in energy production.
Translations
Translations of the word "fissioning" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fissão
🇮🇳 विभाजन
🇩🇪 Spaltung
🇮🇩 fisi
🇺🇦 поділ
🇵🇱 fuzja
🇯🇵 核分裂
🇫🇷 fission
🇪🇸 fisión
🇹🇷 fisyon
🇰🇷 핵분열
🇸🇦 انشطار
🇨🇿 fúze
🇸🇰 fúzia
🇨🇳 裂变
🇸🇮 fuzija
🇮🇸 klofnun
🇰🇿 бөліну
🇬🇪 გახლეჩვა
🇦🇿 fissiya
🇲🇽 fisión
Etymology
The term 'fission' originates from the Latin word 'fissio', meaning 'a cleaving or splitting'. It was first introduced in the early 20th century in the field of nuclear physics to describe the process discovered by scientists Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann in 1938, who observed the fission of uranium isotopes. The term became widely known after the development of nuclear weapons and reactors in the following decades. In scientific literature, fissioning is closely associated with the release of massive energy, leading to innovations in both energy generation and weaponry. The understanding and manipulation of fissioning have profoundly impacted modern science and technology, particularly in energy policy and military strategy.