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fissionable

/ˈfɪʃ.ən.ə.bəl/

Traduction: Qualifie un matériau, généralement un noyau atomique lourd, qui est capable de subir une fission nucléaire.

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C2formalcommonscientific/ˈfɪʃ.ən.ə.bəl/

Describes a material, typically a heavy atomic nucleus, that is capable of undergoing nuclear fission.

  • 🇫🇷Qualifie un matériau, généralement un noyau atomique lourd, qui est capable de subir une fission nucléaire.
  1. Capable of nuclear fission C1 formal scientific

    Describes a material whose atomic nuclei can be split by a neutron, releasing a large amount of energy.

    • Uranium-235 is a common fissionable material used in nuclear reactors.
    • The facility was designed to handle only fissionable isotopes.
    • Scientists are researching new fissionable elements for more efficient energy production.

    🇫🇷fissile

    Synonymes: fissile

    Antonymes: nonfissionable

  • more fissionable comparative form
  • most fissionable superlative form