fissile

• Bezeichnet Material, besonders einen Atomkern, das spaltbar ist bzw. zur Kernspaltung fähig ist; in der Geologie auch für Gesteine, die sich leicht spalten lassen.

Describes a material, especially a nucleus, that is capable of undergoing nuclear fission; also used in geology for rocks that can be split.

1. Nuclear FissileC1formalscientific

   Capable of undergoing nuclear fission, particularly in a self-sustaining chain reaction that can be used for energy or weapons.

   Spaltbar (nuklear)

   • Uranium-235 is a common fissile isotope used in nuclear reactors.
   • Plutonium-239 is also considered a fissile material.
   • Engineers must carefully handle fissile substances to prevent accidents.

   Synonymefissionable

2. Cleavable or SplittableB2formalscientific

   Tending to split or separate along natural planes, especially in reference to minerals or rocks.

   Spaltbar

   • The fissile shale broke into thin, flat pieces.
   • Geologists describe certain rocks as fissile because they split easily.
   • The mineral sample was fissile along its crystalline structure.

   Synonymecleavablepartibleseparable