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fission

fission
a nuclear process in which a heavy atomic core splits into two or more lighter fragments
Nuclear fission of uranium-235 is the primary reaction used in conventional nuclear power plants.
From Lesson 3:Physical Sciences·TOEFL Academic Vocabulary

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Nuclear fission of uranium-235 is the primary reaction used in conventional nuclear power plants.

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