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881-03-54
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nuclear fission
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the division of a heavy nucleus into two (or rarely, more) parts, usually accompanied by the emission of neutrons and energy. Fission may occur spontaneously or as a result of the absorption of a neutron or photon
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1983-01
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the division of a heavy nucleus into two (or rarely, more) parts, usually accompanied by the emission of neutrons and energy. Fission may occur spontaneously or as a result of the absorption of a neutron or photon