FISSION Meaning and
Definition
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Fission is a process in which the nucleus of an atom is split into two or more smaller nuclei, along with the release of a large amount of energy. It is a type of nuclear reaction that typically occurs in heavy atomic nuclei, such as uranium or plutonium. The process is induced by bombarding the nucleus with a neutron, which destabilizes it and causes it to break apart.
During fission, the nucleus that undergoes the reaction is often referred to as the parent nucleus. When it splits, it produces two or more daughter nuclei, as well as several high-energy neutrons. These neutrons can then trigger further fission reactions, leading to a chain reaction that can release a tremendous amount of energy in the form of both electromagnetic radiation and kinetic energy.
Fission is the foundation of nuclear power generation and nuclear weapons. In nuclear power plants, the energy released during fission is harnessed to produce steam, which in turn drives turbines to generate electricity. In nuclear weapons, fission is utilized to create a powerful explosion by rapidly releasing enormous amounts of energy.
Due to the potential dangers associated with fission, strict safety measures and control mechanisms are implemented in nuclear facilities to prevent accidents or unauthorized access to nuclear materials. However, fission also has positive applications in fields such as medicine, where it is used in techniques like radiotherapy to treat cancer and diagnose various diseases.
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Division of a cell or its nucleus.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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A cleaving or splitting into parts.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of FISSION
The word "fission" originated from the Latin term "fissio", which means "a splitting" or "a division". It comes from the verb "findere", which translates to "to split" or "to cleave". The term was adopted in the early 20th century to describe the process of atomic splitting, specifically in reference to the splitting of atomic nuclei in nuclear reactions.
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