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fission has antonym fusion 2001-09-27 09:29:44.0
has definition In nuclear physics, the splitting of the atomic nucleus of a heavy element, resulting in the emission of nuclear energy and possibly causing a chain reaction (with similar results) within a mass of the element. has source: Abbot, D. 1984 Astronomers, Peter Bedrick Books, New York, 2001-09-27 09:29:43.0
has definition Interaction in which nucleons previously united in an atomic nuclei are disjoined, releasing energy. Fission powers atomic bombs. has source: Ferris, T. 1988 Coming of Age in the Milky Way, Morrow, 2001-09-27 09:29:44.0
is a kind of nuclear process

physical process has domain physics 2001-09-27 09:29:38.0

Kinds of fission :

neutron induced fission (1 kind, 2 facts)
spontaneous fission (1 kind, 3 facts)

fission	has antonym fusion
	has definition In nuclear physics, the splitting of the atomic nucleus of a heavy element, resulting in the emission of nuclear energy and possibly causing a chain reaction (with similar results) within a mass of the element.
	has definition Interaction in which nucleons previously united in an atomic nuclei are disjoined, releasing energy. Fission powers atomic bombs.
	is a kind of nuclear process
physical process	has domain physics