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nonfissionable

/ˌnɒnˈfɪʃ.ən.ə.bəl/

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adjective

/ˌnɒnˈfɪʃ.ən.ə.bəl/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает материал, который не способен к ядерному делению.

Describes a material that is not capable of undergoing nuclear fission.

  1. Not capable of undergoing fissionC2formalscientific

    Describes a material that cannot undergo nuclear fission, meaning its atomic nucleus cannot split into smaller parts to release energy.

    ruНеспособный к делению

    • Uranium-238 is considered nonfissionable in a typical thermal reactor.
    • The researchers identified the sample as nonfissionable after testing.
    • Nonfissionable materials are often used as shielding in nuclear facilities.

    Synonymsnonfissile

    Antonymsfissilefissionable

Forms
  • more nonfissionable comparative form
  • most nonfissionable superlative form