Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fissile
Adjective
/ˈfɪs.aɪl/
Definition
Capable of being split or divided, especially in reference to atomic nuclei.
Examples
- The fissile material used in the reactor can sustain a chain reaction.
- Uranium-235 is a commonly known fissile isotope.
- Researchers are studying new fissile materials for energy production.
Meaning
In the context of nuclear physics, fissile refers to a substance that can undergo fission, the process of splitting an atomic nucleus, releasing energy.
Synonyms
- Divisible
- Splittable
- Cleft
